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Man Actually Convicted In Murder Of A Cyclist
Written by Boston Biker on Oct 17Its a sad state of affairs when someone being found guilty of a crime they so obviously committed is big news. But so few people who run over cyclists are ever found guilty.
In 2012, Doan Bui was struck and killed while riding his bike on Morrissey blvd. Michael Ahern, 46, of Dorchester, was found guilty of felony motor vehicle homicide, and faces 1-15 years behind bars. While I find it ridiculous that he might only get a year behind bars for murdering someone, it is good that in the most obvious of circumstances (he was drunk), justice can still be served. Now if only we can get people convicted of this when they are not drunk, but say texting, we might see some progress.
Evidence also proved that State Police responding to Ahern’s 911 call detected a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, found him to be unsteady on his feet, and observed his eyes to be bloodshot and glassy. Troopers testified that he slurred his speech and claimed to be unaware that he had hit anyone. When asked if he had been drinking, he said he “may have had one” drink at the Slate Bar and Grill, in which he had an ownership interest.
Ahern, who has two arson convictions from 1989, faces between 1 and 15 years behind bars, along with a 15-year revocation of his license. He is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 31.
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