Thread by @SarahisCensored

EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE/PHOTOS: Dashcam Footage Shows Deadly Crash - Richard Holden Held on Just $5,000 Surety Bond!

We have exclusively obtained the full crash report detailing the horrific crash from September in Jefferson County, Missouri. Holden, the driver of a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia, rear-ended a line of vehicles in a construction zone, triggering a chain-reaction collision involving eight vehicles (the semi and seven passenger vehicles). The driver, Richard Holden, was arrested and charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter.

Last year, I was able to obtain the carrier information and write an exclusive report at that time. The report showed 11 insurance cancellations in 10 years. It revealed extreme negligence and misconduct by the truck carrier, with no accountability for consistent violations.

The story today is focused on the lack of accountability for Richard Holden. Documents reveal that, after Holden said, “I think I might have dozed off,” he was approved for a writ of mandamus and had his bond lowered to $5,000. The designation means he was permitted to secure release through a bondsman rather than posting the full amount directly to the court. If $500 is paid to the bondsman, he can walk free.

IF YOU ARE ANGRY, I PROMISE YOU ARE NOT ANGRY ENOUGH. I spent the entire morning going through the photos from the report. Unfortunately, due to their sensitive nature, I cannot share them. Multiple photos were of the victims. I am not going to get those images out of my head very quickly. The fact that this man is going to be able to walk free if an individual pays $500 is beyond my capability of understanding.

I can attach a few photos in the thread. I just want you to imagine what happened to the individuals that were in the vehicles struck by a semi going 70 mph..

A huge thank you to @TheLoneWolfonX for assistance with the open records request

Exclusive regarding the Carrier

I have about 100 more photos.

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