An intoxication manslaughter trial is underway in Jefferson County. 48-year old Richard Eric
Bean is on trial for the November 2017 death of 39-year old Mario Colunga. Bean was
leaving a bar on Twin City Highway when he pulled in front of Colunga’s motorcycle, which
struck him from behind. Colunga died at the scene. A female passenger on the motorcycle was
seriously injured. If convicted, Bean faces 2-20 years in prison.