Ference D. Schmidt of Hametown Road in Akron, Ohio, waived his right to a jury trial on Monday, May 17, and elected to be tried by Judge Kimbler. Mr. Schmidt is charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of vehicular assault. The homicide charges are both felonies of the third degree and the assault charge is a felony of the fourth degree.
The charges arose out of a car accident that took place on October 8, 2008, at the intersection of Harris Road and Route 224 in Harrisville Township. The state alleges that Mr. Schmidt recklessly operated his car and that his reckless operation caused a collision between his car and a car that was operated by a Lawrence Erb. The State alleges that the collision killed Mr. and Mrs. Erb and seriously injured a passenger in Mr. Schmidt's car.
The trial is expected to last the rest of the week. The State has subpoenaed over 20 witnesses. The State is bring represented by Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman and Assistant County Prosecutor Joe Dangelo. Mr. Schmidt is represented by Attorney Larry Whitney of Akron, Ohio.
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