Truck driver gets jail for killing Hudson firefighter Chris Brown

Mansur Shakirov, a 29-year-old man from Spokane, Washington, was sentenced to four years in prison for causing the fatal accident. He was previously convicted of felony reckless homicide earlier this year and had already served 117 days in jail before the sentencing. The case has drawn significant attention due to the tragic loss of a dedicated emergency responder.

During the court hearing, Chris Brown’s sister, Jennifer Radek, delivered a heartfelt statement. She emphasized how difficult it was for the family to determine what kind of sentence would be appropriate for such a serious incident. “We believe an eight-year sentence would set a strong precedent,” she said. “It would send a clear message to lawmakers, trucking companies, and drivers that when emergency personnel are on the road, they must slow down, move over, and follow traffic laws—or face the consequences.”

Chris Brown’s mother, Pamela Brown, also spoke about the deep emotional impact of his loss. However, the family chose not to make further comments after the hearing. The sentence was handed down by Associate Judge Casey Costigan. Prosecutors had requested an eight-year sentence, but the judge ultimately decided on four years, with the possibility of up to 14 years or probation also considered.

Chris Brown, a career firefighter with the Bloomington Fire Department, died on March 5, 2013, while volunteering with the Hudson Fire Department. The accident happened on an icy stretch of I-39 near Normal, where Hudson firefighters were already at the scene of another crash. He left behind a wife and two young sons.

In March, a jury found Shakirov guilty of felony reckless homicide for failing to slow down and move over to avoid hitting a command vehicle and other first responders at the scene. Before being sentenced, Shakirov expressed deep regret, saying, “I truly regret what happened. My heart goes out to everyone in that family.”

Shakirov’s father, Bakhtiyer Shakirov, shared the family’s background, explaining that they were refugees from Russia who moved to Washington state with the help of a relief organization when Mansur was 21. He worked during the day, attended English classes at night, earned his GED, and eventually graduated with an associate’s degree from a community college. “He was the first in our family to go to college,” his father said.

Judge Costigan acknowledged that while Shakirov did not intend to cause harm, his actions endangered others and led to serious consequences. He emphasized the importance of following traffic laws, especially when emergency personnel are present. “The court realizes there are no winners today,” he said, adding that he hopes the case will encourage the public to think more carefully about the safety of first responders at accident scenes.

This case highlights the critical need for awareness and responsibility on the roads, especially when emergency workers are doing their jobs to keep everyone safe.

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