Truck driver gets jail for killing Hudson firefighter Chris Brown
The Pantagraph.com recently published an article detailing the sentencing of a truck driver who was responsible for the death of firefighter Chris Brown, a Hudson/Bloomington firefighter. The incident occurred last year on Interstate 39 when Brown was struck by a semi-truck. Mansur Shakirov, a 29-year-old man from Spokane, Washington, was sentenced to four years in prison for causing the fatal accident. He had previously been convicted of felony reckless homicide earlier this year and was credited with 117 days already served in jail. During the sentencing hearing, Brown’s sister, Jennifer Radek, delivered a powerful statement to the court. She expressed the family's deep sorrow and explained that while it was hard to determine an appropriate sentence, they believed eight years would send a strong message to drivers, lawmakers, and trucking companies. “This sentence should remind everyone on the road that when emergency personnel are present, they must slow down, move over, and follow traffic laws,†she said. Chris Brown’s mother, Pamela Brown, also addressed the court, describing the emotional void left by her son’s death. The family chose not to make further comments after the hearing, but the case has sparked widespread discussion about road safety and responsibility. The sentence was handed down by Associate Judge Casey Costigan. Prosecutors had originally requested an eight-year sentence, though a 14-year term or probation were also possible options. Brown, a dedicated firefighter with the Bloomington Fire Department, died on March 5, 2013, while working as a volunteer with the Hudson Fire Department. He was struck by the truck during a separate accident scene on an icy stretch of I-39 near Normal. Brown leaves behind his 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 Hudson command vehicle, which was at the scene along with Brown and other firefighters. Before receiving his sentence, Shakirov expressed deep regret, saying, “I truly regret what happened. My heart goes out to everyone in that family.†He also shared some background about his life, explaining that his family had fled Russia as refugees and moved to Washington state with the help of a relief organization when he was 21. Since then, 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. His father, Bakhtiyer Shakirov, noted that Mansur was the first in their family to go to college. Judge Costigan acknowledged that Shakirov did not intend to cause harm, but emphasized that his failure to follow traffic laws led to serious consequences. He also hoped that the public would take the case seriously and act responsibly to protect emergency workers on the road. “The court realizes there are no winners today,†Costigan said, reflecting on the tragedy and its impact on all involved. Thanks, Dan Semi Steel Radial Tire Curing Bladders(PCR) Semi Steel Radial Tire Curing Bladders(Pcr),Semi Steel Radial Tyre Bladder,Tyre Bladder,Tyre Building Bladders Jiangsu Junfeng New Material Co., Ltd. , https://www.junfengtirebladder.com