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Article: Man gets jail term in bicycle accident
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- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- October 31, 2009
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Herm Franks Jr. was an enthusiastic athlete until a driver
slammed into him on his bike in March, got out and peered at the
unconscious Franks on the road.
The driver then raced off to hide the car and lie low from
police.
Franks, 57, was left with shattered bones, a severe head injury
and shoulder nerves so badly damaged that he cannot feed himself
with his right hand.
The driver, Nicholas Murdock, 28, was sentenced Friday for three
misdemeanors during a lengthy and emotional hearing.
Third District Judge Michele Christiansen sentenced Murdock to
270 days in jail, leaving open the possibility of early release
after 120 days if Murdock completes an in-jail substance-abuse
program. She also ...