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1fastchick · 02-17-2003, 10:47 AM

Driver sentenced to "acts of kindness" for killing motorcyclist
Feb. 14 – An Oklahoma woman who plowed her SUV into the back of a motorcycle and killed its rider has been ordered to perform "acts of kindness" for 30 months.

In one of the strangest sentences we've heard of for killing a motorcyclist, Tulsa County Special Judge Millie Otey on February 3 sentenced Deana Barnes, 33, to 30-months probation. During that probationary period, the judge will review the case three times to see whether Barnes is "performing acts of kindness or generosity."

If Barnes abides by the requirements of the probation, her record could be wiped clean.

Barnes had pleaded guilty to negligent homicide.

On July 9, Barnes was driving her Ford Expedition at 7 a.m. in Tulsa when she hit motorcyclist Larry Pittman, 34, of Skiatook, Oklahoma, from behind, police said. He died from injuries suffered in the crash.

Pittman was slowing to make a right turn when Barnes hit him. Pittman was thrown from the bike, and then Barnes ran over him, police said.

Explaining the accident, Barnes' lawyer told the Tulsa World newspaper that his client "didn't see him."

Sean Maher, AMA state affairs director, called the sentence "outrageous."

"This is just another example of why we need more consistent sentencing laws around the nation for motorists who kill motorcyclists," Maher said. "There have been successes in some states, but we need motorcyclists to work with us in more statehouses to get new laws passed."

Because of inconsistencies in sentencing around the nation, the AMA has a program called "Motorcyclists Matter" aimed at getting states to pass laws requiring mandatory minimum penalties when a car driver seriously injures, or kills, a motorcyclist, bicyclist, or other vulnerable road user.

Judge Info:
Otey, Millie - District Judge
Tulsa County Courthouse
500 N. Denver
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 5965364

Judge Millie Otey 596-5364 596-8868 millie.otey@oscn.net

The bitches:

DEANA RASHON BARNES
3318 N Harvard Ave,
Tulsa, OK 74115-1707
918 430-1035

02-17-2003, 10:47 AM	#1
1fastchick Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 149	To the Fellow Motorcyclist and everyone else. Driver sentenced to "acts of kindness" for killing motorcyclist Feb. 14 – An Oklahoma woman who plowed her SUV into the back of a motorcycle and killed its rider has been ordered to perform "acts of kindness" for 30 months. In one of the strangest sentences we've heard of for killing a motorcyclist, Tulsa County Special Judge Millie Otey on February 3 sentenced Deana Barnes, 33, to 30-months probation. During that probationary period, the judge will review the case three times to see whether Barnes is "performing acts of kindness or generosity." If Barnes abides by the requirements of the probation, her record could be wiped clean. Barnes had pleaded guilty to negligent homicide. On July 9, Barnes was driving her Ford Expedition at 7 a.m. in Tulsa when she hit motorcyclist Larry Pittman, 34, of Skiatook, Oklahoma, from behind, police said. He died from injuries suffered in the crash. Pittman was slowing to make a right turn when Barnes hit him. Pittman was thrown from the bike, and then Barnes ran over him, police said. Explaining the accident, Barnes' lawyer told the Tulsa World newspaper that his client "didn't see him." Sean Maher, AMA state affairs director, called the sentence "outrageous." "This is just another example of why we need more consistent sentencing laws around the nation for motorists who kill motorcyclists," Maher said. "There have been successes in some states, but we need motorcyclists to work with us in more statehouses to get new laws passed." Because of inconsistencies in sentencing around the nation, the AMA has a program called "Motorcyclists Matter" aimed at getting states to pass laws requiring mandatory minimum penalties when a car driver seriously injures, or kills, a motorcyclist, bicyclist, or other vulnerable road user. Judge Info: Otey, Millie - District Judge Tulsa County Courthouse 500 N. Denver Tulsa, OK 74103 (918) 5965364 Judge Millie Otey 596-5364 596-8868 millie.otey@oscn.net The bitches: DEANA RASHON BARNES 3318 N Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115-1707 918 430-1035 __________________ www.1fastchick.com www.cycleforums.com 1968 Fastback "Gidget"