Trial begins for motorist in death of Eugene resident Sharon Schuman

Opening arguments Tuesday, March 31, in the manslaughter trial of Scott Stolarczyk described his morning leading up to the fatal collision that killed Sharon Schuman, a professional violinist and well-known figure in Eugene’s arts community.

David Jampolsky, a prosecutor with the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, said the 52-year-old architect left his apartment at 9:40 a.m. and “within five minutes of being on the road” Stolarczyk’s vehicle “careens off” and strikes Schuman.

Schuman, 79, died after being struck while jogging on the Amazon Trail between 9:40 and 9:45 a.m, Jampolsky said…

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