Ex-officer gets 3-12 months in jail for drag racing death

Source: Associated Press

Updated 12:46 pm CST, Friday, January 11, 2019

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former Philadelphia police officer was ordered to serve 3 to 12 months in county jail for killing a man while drag racing with another officer two years ago.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Adam Soto fought back tears Friday while begging for forgiveness from the victim's family during his sentencing.

Soto, who was fired shortly after the Jan. 31, 2017, crash, pleaded guilty in October to a felony charge of homicide by vehicle and a misdemeanor charge of involuntary manslaughter.

Authorities say Soto was speeding near a high school when he hit 50-year-old Daniel Dimitri.

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Off-duty Philadelphia police officer charged in crash that killed local chef

POSTED: APR 25 2017 09:14PM EDT

VIDEO POSTED: APR 25 2017 10:28PM EDT

UPDATED: APR 26 2017 09:37PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - Authorities say a Philadelphia police officer has been charged in connection with a crash that killed a local chef in January.

According to investigators, on January 31 11:30 a.m., off-duty Philadelphia police officer Adam Soto was traveling eastbound on Cottman Avenue at a high rate of speed when he came in contact with a pedestrian who was reportedly running across the street. The victim, 50-year-old Daniel Dimitri, was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Through further investigation, it was discovered that another off-duty officer was operating his personal vehicle recklessly at the same time and in the same direction as Officer Soto, according to police. As a result of this investigation Officer Adam Soto, 24, and a 3-year veteran of the department assigned to the 24th District, was arrested charged with Homicide by Vehicle and Involuntary Manslaughter.

Another officer assigned to the 14th District was not charged criminally; however, he has been charged with departmental violations for his involvement.

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