(FOX40.COM) — A Sacramento man was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder after killing another driver in a DUI collision in 2025.
According to new court documents, on Aug. 21, 2025, Richard Newman, 33, ran a red light while driving 55 mph through an intersection before he collided with another vehicle driving through a green light. The collision pushed the victim’s vehicle onto a curb where it then hit a traffic light pole.
The victim, Nathan Thomas, 50, was taken to a hospital with a traumatic brain injury and multiple facial fractures. Thomas died on Sept. 11, 2025, as a result of his injuries.
The investigation revealed Newman’s blood alcohol content of .21% during the crash. He had a prior DUI conviction and completed the Victim Impact Course offered by Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Victim Support (MADD), where he was given the Watson advisement.
Newman faces a maximum of 15 years to life in prison. His sentencing is set for Nov. 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
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