Bond set for man accused of fatal hit-and-run

“It's amazing that someone that pathetic can kill someone that wonderful.”

District Judge Stephen Pfeffer set Christopher LaVone's bond at 10 percent of $20,000, or $2,000 cash, after LaVone was arraigned Friday morning on charges of vehicular homicide, causing an accident involving ... via Santa Fe New Mexican

[Marcheline]

Christopher LaVone is a social worker and political activist. How does that make him a pathetic person? This was a terrible ACCIDENT. We have all lost a wonderful human being but attacking Mr. LaVone will not bring her back.

[Cheryl]

I agree with Marchaline. Chris is also a wonderful human being and describing him as "pathetic" would only come from a "holier than thou" attitude and ignorance. It was an accident that could not have been prevented as the victim was not using a crosswalk, wearing dark clothes and has been reported to walk out in front of vehicles. Quit putting all of the blame on Chris without knowing the FACTS.

[j walking]

i had a person come down the street at me on her bike but there was a sidewalk 2ft away so if they get hit its there problem use the sidewalk u idiots

[james]

to j walking..... U idiot.. can you read what you typed and actually stand by it.. it is a side WALK!!!!!!!!!! why should walkers have to worry about bikers they belong the the streets with helmets... as for the accident it is terrible and just that an accident...

[Anne]

Cheryl wrote:

I agree with Marchaline. Chris is also a wonderful human being and describing him as "pathetic" would only come from a "holier than thou" attitude and ignorance. It was an accident that could not have been prevented as the victim was not using a crosswalk, wearing dark clothes and has been reported to walk out in front of vehicles. Quit putting all of the blame on Chris without knowing the FACTS.

Cheryl, where have you gotten your FACTS? This accident could have been prevented if LaVone had not been drunk. Sarah was in the crosswalk, wearing light colored clothing, clearly seen by the witness. LaVone was speeding, ran the red light, was so intoxicated he was weaving two hours later and left the scene, leaving her in the road to die alone. What kind of wonderful human being would do that?

[Anne]

AND the "walking out in front of vehicles' part of your comment was a mistake in the newspaper.
The newspaper thought at first she might have been one of the homeless people that lived under the bridge.

She indeed was a valued community member and business woman, not homeless nor careless nor prone to stepping out in front of vehicles.

Check the police report for your FACTS.

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Let me guess: He drove away.

[Anne]

He slowed down after impact for a moment and then sped off to Tesuque and hid in the woods behind the post office for two hours while his blood alcohol level dropped, When found, he was still intoxicated. He said he had had one drink.

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Not enough punishment to these types of people.