“Not from regulation enforcement, until something excellent or bizarre comes to our interest that we’re not privy to,” stated district lawyer William J. Fitzpatrick in a telephone interview. “In phrases of a strict reconstruction of the coincidence, it’s only a tragedy.”

Fitzpatrick said that Boeheim struck a pedestrian who’d exited a vehicle on I-690 East at eleven 10 p.M. On Wednesday. Police recognized the victim as 51-12 months-antique Jorge Jimenez. Fitzpatrick said that an unmarried car accident resulted in the automobile hitting the guardrail. All four occupants exited the auto, and police stated the crash occurred as Boeheim turned into attempting to keep away from running the car. (The motive of the original unmarried-automobile twist of fate wasn’t recognized.)

Fitzpatrick said that Boeheim stopped and right away tried to render help. He referred to Boeheim as “absolutely cooperative” with police, and related to that, he took a breathalyzer that came up with no hint of alcohol.

“All warning signs are that it turned into the correct speed for the conditions,” Fitzpatrick said.

Boeheim released a declaration on Thursday morning: “I am heartbroken that a member of our network died because of final night’s coincidence. Juli and I expand our private sympathies to the Jimenez circle of relatives. Out of recognition for those worried, I will not provide similar remarks now.”

Syracuse police officials and Fitzpatrick held a joint press convention on Thursday afternoon to detail the deadly accident. Syracuse police leader Kenton Buckner reiterated Fitzpatrick’s in advance sentiment that he doesn’t assume any criminal charges for everyone worried about the crash. Nevertheless, There’ss ongoing research, which includesdetermininge variables like Boeheim’s pace.

“Based upon what we understand these days,” Buckner said, “we have a sad accident that ended in a gentleman’s death that takes place to contain a high-profile person.”

The police provided more detail about the crash, including that Boeheim was driving over the hill and needed to react speedily to see a black Dodge Charger perpendicular to the guard rail. Boeheim attempted to avoid the auto, which changed into stretched across elements of two dual carriageway lanes. The four humans within the vehicle, such as Jimenez, had been attempting to pass the motorway, seeking safety at the median. Along with Jimenez’s death, an additional individual inside the vehicle was injured.

Police complimented Boeheim’s movements after the accident, including calling 911 and using his cellular smartphone flashlight to flag down cars while Jimenez changed into being attended to. “Mr. Boeheim did exactly what he became speculated to do,” Buckner stated.

Fitzpatrick mentioned the next steps predicted to take area, which include figuring out the reason for the authentic coincidence, the motive force’s reputation, and an autopsy.

“We’ll take every last statement and do a twist of fate reconstruction and discover in which as excellent we can the deceased became a standing,” he said. “Whether or not there are any skid marks. It’ll be tough to decide due to the circumstances of the road.”

While it’s very early in the manner, the maximum possible felony outcome could be a civil lawsuit for monetary damages.

“In phrases of if he’ll be sued, I can’t answer that,” Fitzpatrick said. “Whenever all people ask me, ‘Can I sue?’ I say, ‘Stop; I don’t need to pay attention to the relaxation of it.’ The solution is yes.”

There may also be a psychological effect on Boeheim for his position in the tragedy.

“Different humans handle it one-of-a-kind ways,” Fitzpatrick stated. “I’ve seen it lots in forty years. He’s a great man, and I’m sure it will affect him.”