Andrew Mercer被判两年零十个月的过失杀人罪 其伴侣死于移动拖车
Andrew Mercer sentenced to 2 years, 10 months for manslaughter after partner died falling from moving trailer during erratic drive.
Andrew Jayden Mercer, 32岁,因2025年3月29日Ralston从一辆移动拖车坠落后,其伴侣Robert Douglas Ralston因过失杀人被判处两年零十个月监禁。
Andrew Jayden Mercer, 32, was sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison for the manslaughter of his partner, Robert Douglas Ralston, after Ralston fell from a moving trailer on March 29, 2025.
在这次事件中,Mercer使用甲基安非他明,只持有一名学员的执照。 Mercer在进行激烈辩论时,开的车变幻莫测。
The incident followed a heated argument during which Mercer, who had used methamphetamine and held only a learner’s licence, drove erratically.
在拖车滑雪并炸掉轮胎后,Ralston跳下,头部受致命伤。
After the trailer skidded and blew a tyre, Ralston jumped off and suffered fatal head injuries.
一个月后,他因靠生命维持生命而去世。
He died a month later after being on life support.
Mercer有驾车犯罪史,承认犯有过失杀人罪和未接受强制性损伤测试。
Mercer, with a history of driving offences, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and failing to take a compulsory impairment test.
他的家人拒绝了他作出补偿的企图。
His family rejected his attempts to make amends.
法官强调问责制和威慑力,在释放后实行两年的驾驶禁令。
The judge emphasized accountability and deterrence, imposing a two-year driving ban after release.