Investigation finds magistrate judge from Butler Co. not at fault in Rt. 228 pedestrian crash
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- An investigation into a pedestrian crash in Butler County has found that a magistrate judge behind the wheel was not at fault for the incident.
According to the Butler Eagle, District Judge Sue Haggerty was the driver behind the wheel when a 13-year-old student from Mars Area Middle School was struck while crossing Route 228 in November.
A Butler County district judge was identified as the driver who hit a 13-year-old girl on Route 228 near Mars Area Middle School in November, and officials said Monday that she is not at fault.https://t.co/OH2WvZzQ23
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Butler County District Attorney Rich Goldinger told the Butler Eagle that there was no fault by Haggerty for the crash and that there will be no criminal charges filed.
The investigation by Adams Township Police revealed that Haggerty was driving the speed limit and requested to be taken for a blood test to show she wasn't under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.
Goldinger has called the incident a 'tragic accident.'