An Arizona man was so intoxicated when he crashed into the back of a motorcyclist that it took him nearly a mile to realize he was dragging the rider, causing the bike to catch on fire.
Joel Stephan Goble, 40, was sentenced to 22 years behind bars followed by seven years probation for second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a fatal collision in the death of 61-year-old Darrell Evans.
According to the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, Goble on Oct. 5, 2024, spent hours drinking at several locations before he hopped back into his truck. He drove more than 100 mph down US 60 in Apache Junction when he drove directly into the back of Evans’ motorcycle. Goble hit the motorcycle so hard that it, along with Evans, became pinned to the grill of the truck…