Raymond now facing manslaughter charge

By: The Citizen staff report

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 1:10 PM EDT

A teenage driver has been indicted by a Cayuga County grand jury on felony charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide related to the death of his passenger following a Sept. 2 high-sped crash into a tree.
Nicholas Raymond, 18, with a last known address of 6206 West Lake Road, Auburn, was indicted on the manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and four vehicle and traffic infractions. Cayuga County District Attorney James Vargason announced the indictment in a news release Tuesday.

When he was originally arrested, Raymond was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident, a class E felony.

One of Raymond's passengers, Timothy Hutchings, 19, died following the accident on Sand Beach Road in Fleming in which Raymond allegedly was driving after drinking beer, without a license and at a high rate of speed, Vargason said. Raymond allegedly abandoned Hutchings in the vehicle.

Hutchings was found with massive head trauma four hours after the 3 a.m. accident.

"Nicholas Raymond has an affirmative duty to seek medical care for his seriously injured passenger, and his conscious and deliberate decision to leave him there for hours without help sealed Timothy Hutchings' fate. It was deplorable and I believe constituted manslaughter. The grand jury agreed," Vargason said in the release.

For more on this story, read Wednesday's edition of The Citizen.

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... wrote on May 16, 2007 9:09 PM:

" they are facing the max the other person is in jail for 6 months for buying beer, a 6 pack "

anonymous wrote on May 15, 2007 1:59 PM:

" what has this city come to????? It is a tragic accident that happened, but that is why they are called accidents!!!! Do you really think this boy should get the max for a "ACCIDENT"? My heart goes out to both families, but what about the other teenagers that were involved? How come they aren't facing the max??? They are all guilty if you ask me, not just one individual. I hope that when this goes to court, people really pay attention to the facts, and not just point their finger at one. Is this case really about justice or is $$$$$$?? "

caring wrote on May 12, 2007 4:50 PM:

" for all the families that are involved,my heart goes out to them.Being a parent myself,I believe accidents do happen.But for someone who has never been in trouble,I don't think he should be handed the max!!!! Tell me this,if it was the president of the U.S.A.,and not just a city police officers kid, would that person be facing the max?????? "

... wrote on May 10, 2007 9:52 PM:

" How do you think the Raymond's feel, what if this was you, would you not feel awful? Everyone that is involved in this is suffering, not just the Hutchings family, please be a little more conciderate...What's done is done, noone can go back and change what happened although i'm sure we all wish we could. Stop the nonsense will you, and everyone in the car is being punished so give it a rest, not one of you people know the facts, or what did/didn't happen. "

no name wrote on May 9, 2007 12:00 PM:

" Who are you so say how the Raymonds should of shouldnt feel? Do you even no them, probally not. You Know nothing about this case, all you know is what is printed on here. And everyone beleives this. I really feel bad for the people in auburn "

Realistic wrote on May 9, 2007 11:08 AM:

" Until parents and these teenagers start acting responsible there will be no change..If we start handing down some stiff punishments then and only then will they learn...Dont want to hear any crying from the Raymonds...Think how the Hutchings feel??? "

concerned citizen wrote on May 9, 2007 9:47 AM:

" This whole situation was sad. This "entire" group of young adults were reckless and careless!!Now the families are left to suffer because a group of kids were not respnsible... "

who cares what police agency wrote on May 9, 2007 8:58 AM:

" investigated this accident. And who cares that Tim's dad is a city police officer. The bottom line is that these kids left a friend to die. Read the news almost daily. Many kids these days are dieing senselessly and the driver's are being charged with manslaughter whether it be from a dwi or just wreckless driving. None of the others are children of cops. They are treated as exactly what they are! Victims!!!! Victims who deserve justice regardless of who their parents are. It is really sad to think that all in the car can't be prosecuted. Everyone that knew of this accident is just as guilty and should be just as responsible. I hope someone is working on making that a law. Lord forbid there were be more kids in this world that would do such a horrible and cowardly thing but just in case we need a law to make all responsible. "

Because wrote on May 9, 2007 8:57 AM:

" You have no idea what you are talking about. "

hope to god wrote on May 9, 2007 8:43 AM:

" To because, I hope to god that you donot have children and somthing like what happen the the Hutchings boy and his family happens to you, And believe me if it happened in Auburn you would be the first one screaming for the Auburn Police Department to do somthing. "

taxpayer wrote on May 9, 2007 7:49 AM:

" We can feel sorry for everyone involved in this incident. But there has to consequences when actions demonstrated by these young adults result in death. Far to many people want to look at the the people involved and then decide what should happen. The grand jury looked at the crime and made the decision. "

chris wrote on May 9, 2007 6:18 AM:

" It was an unfortunate accident, but the travesty was not taking him tp the hospital or at least make a phone call. If one is charged, they all should be! "

Because wrote on May 9, 2007 12:06 AM:

" in defense for the "old Guy" most likely if it was the APD they wouldn't of got a grand jury to indict........ "

Hey Ole Guy wrote on May 8, 2007 10:40 PM:

" It was the state police. Why would that be interesting? It makes no difference. "

FINALLY wrote on May 8, 2007 9:34 PM:

" I'm can't wait to read all the comments and liberals who will stick up for this kid..."people make mistakes" will be the biggest defense and YES they are right people do make Mistakes thats why they go to PRISON!! Hope he gets the toughest sentance the law allows.... "

unknown wrote on May 8, 2007 4:28 PM:

" You only post what is only on the hutchings side 99% of the time, it sounds more like the Mrs King case "

Bout time! wrote on May 8, 2007 4:19 PM:

" I hope he gets what he deserves. "

Ole Guy wrote on May 8, 2007 4:16 PM:

" It would be interesting to know what police agency investigated thei case. "

ANTI LIBERAL wrote on May 8, 2007 3:19 PM:

" let's see how the bleeding heart liberals twist this around............. "

Alright! wrote on May 8, 2007 1:25 PM:

" A grand jury with some common sense! "

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