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3 days ago
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Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist receives probation for crash that killed pedestrian
The former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers will not serve jail time for a 2024 vehicle crash that killed a man walking in an crosswalk in Alhambra, California. Josh Klinghoffer, 45, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence in Alhambra court on Wednesday and was sentenced to one year of informal probation and 60 days of community labor. He also received 12 months probation, as well as a required driver safety class and court-ordered restitution. Alhambra is located just west of Los Angeles. A lawsuit filed by the family of 47-year-old Israel Sanchez accuses Klinghoffer of distracted driving when Sanchez was killed. Video released by attorneys representing the victim's family shows the March 18, 2024, crash in which the driver gets out of the vehicle and stays with the victim before police arrive. The lawsuit does not accuse Klinghoffer of hit-and-run, as the video clearly shows a driver tending to the person hit, but alleges that Klinghoffer was not paying attention while driving. An attorney for Klinghoffer called it a "tragic accident" and said he fully cooperated with investigators. "This was a tragic accident," attorney Andrew Brettler said in an earlier statement. "After the car struck the pedestrian, Josh immediately pulled over, stopped the vehicle, called 911, and waited until police and the ambulance arrived." According to the lawsuit, Klinghoffer was driving a black 2022 GMC Yukon with no license plates. A still captured from the video moments before the crash shows the driver on a cellphone or some other device, the lawsuit alleges. The lawsuit states "He (Sanchez) stopped at the corner and made sure the oncoming traffic had cleared and his path was safe … (he) took eight full strides within the marked crosswalk" just before being struck and killed. Sanchez suffered blunt force trauma and died from his injuries a little less than three hours later at the hospital. The lawsuit seeks an unspecified amount in damages. Klinghoffer played guitar with the Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2009 to 2019, and has also played with Pearl Jam and Jane's Addiction. Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer performs with Jane's Addiction at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on March 12, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images
CBS News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist receives probation for fatal crash that killed pedestrian
The former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers will not serve jail time for a 2024 vehicle crash that killed a man walking in an crosswalk in Alhambra, California. Josh Klinghoffer, 45, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence in Alhambra court on Wednesday and was sentenced to one year of informal probation and 60 days of community labor. He also received 12 months probation, as well as a required driver safety class and court-ordered restitution. Alhambra is located just west of Los Angeles. A lawsuit filed by the family of 47-year-old Israel Sanchez accuses Klinghoffer of distracted driving when Sanchez was killed. Video released by attorneys representing the victim's family shows the March 18, 2024, crash in which the driver gets out of the vehicle and stays with the victim before police arrive. The lawsuit does not accuse Klinghoffer of hit-and-run, as the video clearly shows a driver tending to the person hit, but alleges that Klinghoffer was not paying attention while driving. An attorney for Klinghoffer called it a "tragic accident" and said he fully cooperated with investigators. "This was a tragic accident," attorney Andrew Brettler said in an earlier statement. "After the car struck the pedestrian, Josh immediately pulled over, stopped the vehicle, called 911, and waited until police and the ambulance arrived." According to the lawsuit, Klinghoffer was driving a black 2022 GMC Yukon with no license plates. A still captured from the video moments before the crash shows the driver on a cellphone or some other device, the lawsuit alleges. The lawsuit states "He (Sanchez) stopped at the corner and made sure the oncoming traffic had cleared and his path was safe … (he) took eight full strides within the marked crosswalk" just before being struck and killed. Sanchez suffered blunt force trauma and died from his injuries a little less than three hours later at the hospital. The lawsuit seeks an unspecified amount in damages. Klinghoffer played guitar with the Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2009 to 2019, and has also played with Pearl Jam and Jane's Addiction. Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer performs with Jane's Addiction at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on March 12, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images
CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Former Red Hot Chili Pepper guitarist gets probation for accidental pedestrian death
The former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers will not receive jail time for a 2024 vehicle crash that killed a man walking in an Alhambra crosswalk. Josh Klinghoffer, 45, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence in Alhambra court on Wednesday and was sentenced to one year of informal probation and 60 days of community labor. He also received 12 months probation, as well as a required driver safety class and court-ordered restitution. A lawsuit filed by the family of 47-year-old Israel Sanchez accuses Klinghoffer of distracted driving when Sanchez was killed. Video released by attorneys representing the victim's family shows the March 18 crash in which the driver gets out of the vehicle and stays with the person struck before police arrive. The lawsuit does not accuse Klinghoffer of hit-and-run, as the video clearly shows a driver tending to the person hit, but alleges that Klinghoffer was not paying attention. An attorney for Klinghoffer called it a "tragic accident" and said he fully cooperated with investigators. "This was a tragic accident," attorney Andrew Brettler said in an earlier statement. "After the car struck the pedestrian, Josh immediately pulled over, stopped the vehicle, called 911, and waited until police and the ambulance arrived." According to the lawsuit, Klinghoffer was driving a black 2022 GMC Yukon with no license plates, and a still captured from the video moments before the crash shows the driver on a cellphone or some other device. The lawsuit states "He (Sanchez) stopped at the corner and made sure the oncoming traffic had cleared and his path was safe … (he) took eight full strides within the marked crosswalk" just before being struck and killed. Sanchez suffered blunt force trauma and died from his injuries a little less than three hours later at the hospital. The lawsuit seeks an unspecified amount in damages. Klinghoffer played guitar with the Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2009 to 2019 and has also played with Pearl Jam and Jane's Addiction.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist takes plea deal in fatal crash
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer has accepted a plea deal to avoid jail time in connection with the death of a pedestrian in Alhambra, California, in March of last year. Klinghoffer, 45, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence in an Alhambra courtroom Wednesday, according to Rolling Stone. He received one year of informal probation and 60 days of community labor. Klinghoffer was driving a 2022 GMC Yukon when he struck and killed 47-year-old Israel Sanchez in a crosswalk on March 18, 2024. Security video of the incident shows Klinghoffer immediately stopped and called 911. Sanchez suffered blunt force trauma to the head and died from his injuries hours later. Klinghoffer also faces a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit filed by Ashley Sanchez, the victim's daughter. Klinghoffer joined the Los Angeles-based Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2009 after guitarist John Frusciante's departure. He became the youngest member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when he was inducted with the band at age 32 in 2012. He left the group in 2019 when Frusciante returned and later performed with Pearl Jam and Jane's Addiction. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Josh Klinghoffer Avoids Jail Time in Vehicular Manslaughter Case
The post Josh Klinghoffer Avoids Jail Time in Vehicular Manslaughter Case appeared first on Consequence. Josh Klinghoffer, former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist and current touring member of Pearl Jam, has reached a plea deal that allows him to avoid jail time for a vehicular manslaughter charge stemming from a crash in May 2024. On Wednesday, Klinghoffer appeared in a Alhambra, California, courtroom and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence, according to Rolling Stone. He was sentenced to one year of informal probation and 60 days of community labor. He also must complete a driver safety class and pay restitution. On March 18th, 2024, Josh Klinghoffer struck a 47-year-old pedestrian named Israel Sanchez with his SUV while Sanchez was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk in Alhambra, California. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Ashley Sanchez, the victim's daughter, delivered a victim impact statement during Wednesday's sentencing. 'My father was an extraordinary grandfather to my [children],' she said. 'His absence has left an irreversible void in our lives.' She said Klinghoffer's actions had caused her 'deep and lasting trauma.' Sanchez's family has filed a civil suit against Klinghoffer, alleging that he was using a cell phone at the time of the incident. The next hearing in that case is scheduled for July 1st. Popular Posts Billy Joel Diagnosed with Brain Disorder, Cancels All Upcoming Tour Dates Man Wearing Nazi T-Shirt Gets a Beatdown from Fans at Punk Rock Bowling Fest Freddie Mercury's Alleged Child Revealed in New Biography The 30 Best Action Movie Stars of All Time, Ranked Is The Who's Farewell Tour in Turmoil? David Lynch's Personal Archive Going Up for Auction Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
