Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. To upgrade, call 1300 MY NEWS (696 397), As a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member youll get unlimited digital access to every story online, insight and analysis from our expert journalists PLUS enjoy freebies, discounts and benefits with our +Rewards loyalty program. Jenn and Kyle Bethune . Additionally, the families of Lucas McConnell and Isaiah McLaughlin, who were in Pastor Brian Jennings's white truck at the time of the crash, filed and settled suits with the Couch family. Here is a breakdown of what happened on the night of the accident and at Ethan Couch's sentencing hearing. Home Delivery is not available in all areas. My heart goes out to Ethans family and teammates. Couch's parents promised in court to pay the requested fee for their son's treatment. Pamela described her son as a friend to everyone, while both families described the men as caring. On March 18, 2019, a Tarrant County judge allowed Couch to remove the GPS ankle monitor,[why? ", "Put yourself in Tonya's shoes," Tonya Couch's attorney Stephanie Patten told ABC News. The 21-year-olds stayed that way for hours before a passerby found the crash about 6 a.m. Alcohol contributed to the crash, according to the La Crosse County Sheriffs Department. Accident Data Center: News, resources and community for people affected What would you do to protect him? Home delivery is not available in all areas. Looking for Ethan: Car-accident first responder : r/tampa On behalf of the entire University community, I extend our deepest condolences to the Anderson family, to Ethans professors and to his many friends, Adam D. Cantley, dean of students at UD, said. Around 11 p.m., the movie that the Boyles family was watching had just ended when Hollie and Shelby noticed some commotion outside of their house. Preliminary investigation revealed 28-year-old Derreck Gary Tope was driving an allegedly stolen vehicle. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Couch's truck then hit Brian Jennings' vehicle and knocked it across the roadway into on-coming traffic. According to the suit petition,[48] Molina's medical expenses exceeded an estimated $600,000 at the time and could top $10 million if he needs round-the-clock care. Shauna pulled off the road to tend to the shaggy-haired teen who was only wearing a pair of swim trunks. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); He passed from a weather related car accident.