People v. Superior Court (Costa)

Opinion

BIGELOW, P. J.

INTRODUCTION

Marcos Barboza Costa was at the wheel of his 25-ton semitrailer truck carrying a load of vehicles when he sped down Angeles Crest Highway, ran a red light, and hit a small vehicle on Foothill Boulevard, killing the two occupants. Others were also injured as the truck continued its perilous trek through the intersection, stopping only when it crashed into a bookstore and nail salon. After considering the evidence before it, a grand jury returned an indictment against Costa charging two counts of second degree murder.

We are called upon to determine whether the…