Gavin Staulters’ facebook photo
Police say a 14 year old girl walking on West Milton Road was struck by a Ford Escape Saturday night at around 10:30. Authorities have identified the driver as 21 year old Gavin J. Staulters, upon further investigation they determined that Staulters was intoxicated.
Staulters was uninjured. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and arraigned in the Town of Milton Court. He was remanded to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond.
Neighbors and a law enforcement source said the teen was Kari Liedel, a student at Ballston Spa High School.
Friends and classmates expressed condolences through social media throughout the weekend, posting messages on Twitter with the hashtag #ripkari and establishing a memorial page on Facebook.
via WRGB-TV Channel 6 News :: News – Top Stories – 14 Year Old Killed by Drunk Driver and saratogian.com
I love you Kari. You were the best big sister. I miss you so much i can’t even believe your gone. Love, your little brother Bruce Campbell
http://www.facebook.com/kari.liedel.1
A town judge Tuesday adjourned a case against a 21-year-old man accused of driving drunk and causing the death of a 14-year-old girl.
Judge Thomas Schroeder postponed a court appearance by Gavin Staulters until 2 p.m. Aug. 14 after prosecutors filed a motion barring him from pleading guilty to a single driving while intoxicated charge as they investigate the case.
Police say Staulters, of Milton, was intoxicated when he struck and killed Kari Liedel on West Milton Road as she walked home with a friend Saturday evening.
Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Judge-postpones-fatal-DWI-case-3697692.php#ixzz20LpcCWmE
Staulters was sentenced to two to six years today. You can read the victim impact statements submitted by Kari’s parents here > http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S2914144.shtml?cat=300