The Dallas County district attorney dropped charges Tuesday against a man who was accused of negligent homicide in a freak wreck on the Dallas North Tollway in 2007.
Christopher Spicer, 44, of Allen, was charged after Texas DPS investigators concluded he was responsible for the Dec. 20, 2007, death of William Bond, 57, of Plano. As a condition of the dismissal, Spicer was required to hear from the victim's family in court Tuesday.
The victim's brother, Anthony Bond, a well-known Irving community activist, was driving William Bond home from cancer treatment.
Spicer was traveling the opposite direction. DPS troopers said his vehicle hit the concrete center divider, causing a large chunk of concrete to hit William Bond.
Anthony Bond, whose brother died in his arms, said he still relives the horrible events several times a day.
He said state troopers spoke with witnesses who saw Spicer driving recklessly prior to the crash.
"He wasn't obeying the driving laws, and I don't understand why there's no consequences for this man to pay," Bond said.
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Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins said it was a sad and unfortunate accident but not a criminal violation.
"I have to do what's right, and in this case, this defendant didn't deserve to be charged with a crime," he said.
Spicer was also required to speak publicly about the crash at two defensive-driving classes and a church meeting.
But Anthony Bond told Watkins and Spicer in court that he is angry about the dismissal.
"I lost my oldest brother, and I'm loosing again today," Bond said.
Watkins said the family can still pursue a civil lawsuit against Spicer, and the family does plan to sue.
Spicer said he has expressed remorse to the family but declined further comment Tuesday as he walked away from the criminal proceeding.
