Versailles, In. — Greensburg resident Richard Campos, 41, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a drunk driving crash that killed Hubert Brown, 65, of Harrison, Ohio.
Court documents say Campos had a blood alcohol level of .289 when he struck the rear of a tractor Brown was driving on State Road 350 near Delaware. Investigators say Campos at over 80-miles-per-hour when the collision occurred.
At the sentencing hearing, Ripley County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Shane Tucker argued that there were numerous factors that warranted a maximum sentence of 32 years. He argued Campos’ significant criminal history, including convictions for two prior OWI’s, amongst many other felony and misdemeanor convictions, the egregious nature of this crime with such a high rate of speed and alcohol level, the age of the victim, and Campos’ history of probation violations should result in the maximum sentence. Campos’ defense counsel, John Kellerman, argued that Campos’ remorse for his actions and his plea of guilty should be taken into consideration. After hearing the evidence and argument of the parties, the Court agreed with the State’s argument, also citing the substantial impact this crime had on the victim’s family, and sentenced Campos to 12 years on the OWI Causing Death and an additional 18 years on the Habitual Offender Enhancement for an aggregate sentence of 30 years.
Shane Tucker said, “While no sentence will ever bring Mr. Brown back to his family, I believe justice was served in this case. The Defendant’s senseless and selfish decisions led to the death of a husband, father, and friend and that should warrant an aggravated sentence.” Tucker also wanted to complement the Indiana State Police for their thorough and complete investigation.
For at least 20 years Brown served as the Whitewater Township trustee.
