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« Landmark's cardiac-surgery program under fiscal review | Today | Bush to speak on economy in wake of jobs report / Video » March 7, 2008Man pleads not guilty in Coventry ATV fatalityWARWICK -- A Coventry man accused of driving away after his all-terrain vehicle crashed in Coventry last summer, fatally injuring his passenger, was arraigned this morning in Superior Court, Kent County, on two felony counts and released on $20,000 bail with surety. Gregory Hebert, 23, of 1540 Hill Farm Rd, indicted last month by a Kent County grand jury on two felony counts, appeared this morning before Judge William Carnes with his lawyer Matthew B. Smith. Hebert, who looked trim and neat in a dark suit, pleaded not guilty to charges of driving to endanger with death resulting and leaving the scene of an accident, death resulting. Ashley R. Phelps, 21, was on the back of an ATV driven by Hebert in Coventry on June 23, when the vehicle crashed into mailboxes and rolled over, the police said. Both were thrown off the vehicle. Hebert is accused of getting back on the ATV and speeding off. Phelps, whom police found lying in a driveway with extensive head injuries, was taken to the hospital, but died nine days later. -- Journal staff writer Lisa Vernon-Sparks Hebert has voluntarily signed a form waiving his extradition rights, according to Smith. The state now sets bail for Hebert at $20,000 with surety, which was posted today. Carnes said Hebert, who is a carpenter for NAPA Auto Parts Store, will be allowed to travel out the state for “the purposes of his employment.’’ Hebert will be due back in court on April 23 for a pre-trial conference. Meanwhile, the parents of Ashley Phelps, who was fatally injured in the accident, are calling for more regulations on ATVs, including mandatory insurance and safety changes. Thomas Phelps, 43, and Kimberly Phelps, 44, of Coventry, this week filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Hebert in Superior Court. Hebert’s lawyer has filed a response denying the lawsuit's allegations. Posted by Jack Perry CommentsATV addict | March 8, 2008 3:07 PM link It's extrememly sad. Especially for her best friends who were at the party with her and know what happened to hear Greg deny his involvement. It's actually more of a slap in the face. Aimee | April 21, 2008 3:28 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Always so sad to hear of events like this.