Intoxication Manslaughter Trial To Begin

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.


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