An 18-year-old Oakland man accused in the crash that killed a beloved Castlemont High School teacher was back in an Alameda County courtroom yesterday, roughly six months after the May collision that rattled east Oakland and reignited debate over police chases on city streets.
According to NBC Bay Area, Eric Hernandez-Garcia appeared briefly before a judge as prosecutors moved ahead with felony charges tied to the May crash. The outlet notes that the case has stayed in the public spotlight and continues to draw scrutiny over when officers should pursue fleeing drivers through neighborhoods.
KTVU reports that the Alameda County District Attorney has filed seven felony counts against Hernandez-Garcia, including vehicular manslaughter, hit-and-run and evading police, and that he is being held at Santa Rita Jail without bail. Prosecutors say the charges stem from a series of collisions as he allegedly tried to get away from officers. KTVU adds that Hernandez-Garcia did not enter a plea during his initial arraignment…