Members of a New York household are mourning the lack of their patriarch after he was killed by an alleged drunk driver on November 11. Per the Highland Present, Joe Stubblefield, who’s survived by seven youngsters, was using in a automobile together with his 7-year-old son on the time of the deadly collision.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Workplace in an announcement stated 56-year-old Marcos Martinez was driving northbound on Route 9 close to Stone Ridge Street when his automobile crossed over the double yellow line and struck Stubblefield’s automobile. The 52-year-old sufferer was driving southbound on the time.
Stubblefield was pronounced useless on the scene whereas his 7-year-old was taken to the hospital to be handled for non-life-threatening accidents. Authorities stated Martinez was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter within the 2nd diploma (a category D Felony), misdemeanor driving whereas intoxicated, and failure to make use of designated Lane, which is a visitors infraction.
Authorities additionally stated the suspect “was arraigned within the City of Philipstown Courtroom and was remanded to the Putnam County Correctional Facility on $250,000 money bail or $500,000 bond.”
A GoFundMe that has been set as much as assist elevate funds for Stubblefield’s household says the deceased sufferer was “the most effective Son, Father, Brother, Cousin, Uncle, Nephew, Buddy that anybody may ever ask for.”
“Joe was liked by many and shall be missed a lot! He was such a loving father to 7 sons who’re all heartbroken by this unimaginable loss,” the fundraiser provides. “On November 11, 2023 Joe and his 7 12 months previous son have been visiting together with his different 3 sons. Everybody stated their, ‘I really like yous’ and ‘goodbyes’ and gave hugs not understanding that this may be the final. About 4 minutes after leaving the home Joe and his 7 12 months previous son have been hit by a drunk driver.”
A relative who spoke with the Highland Present stated Stubblefield was killed only a day after he watched his 17-year-old son and his highschool workforce win the Part I, Class D soccer title. The workforce will dedicate a November 17 regional recreation to him.
