On January 27, 2012, 46-year-old Zola Ann Wilson was following a truck, heading north along the 7300 block of U.S. 69 in Port Arthur, Texas, when a rock flew out of the truck and chipped Wilson’s windshield.
In a rage, Wilson went around the truck in the passing lane, abruptly cut back in front of the truck, then slammed on her brakes, bringing her car to a complete stop.
The truck driver then slammed on his brakes to avoid slamming into Wilson.
A vehicle driven by 34-year-old Gary Naquin was traveling behind the truck and was unable to stop in time. Â Naquin’s car slammed into the back of the truck. Â Naquin, his wife and two children were transported to the hospital, where Naquin died 3 days later.
On Tuesday, Wilson signed a judicial confession and pleaded guilty to 2 cases of aggravated assault. Â Wilson faces up to 5 years in prison and must pay two $500 fines.
Wilson will face sentencing in March.
What do you think the sentence should be for road-rage related deaths?