Woman dies one month after being hit by Elkhart drunk driver

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Police say Jon Hicks, 46, was drunk when he crashed into a car driven by 22-year-old Sara Martinez

Police say Jon Hicks, 46, was drunk when he crashed into a car driven by 22-year-old Sara Martinez on February 5, 2008. Martinez died on March 6. (Photo provided)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Mar 7, 2008 at 4:36 PM EST

Story Updated: Mar 7, 2008 at 4:36 PM EST

ELKHART — An Elkhart man arrested on drunk driving charges last month could face further charges following the death of a woman he crashed into.

Jon Hicks, 46, was arrested on February 5. Police say he crashed into a car driven by 22-year-old Sara Martinez, who was eight months pregnant. She lost her unborn child as a result of the accident.

She was injured in the crash and taken to Elkhart General. She died on Thursday.

Police say Hicks' blood alcohol level at the time of the accident was three times the legal limit.

The prosecutor's office is reviewing the case.

Wednesday, Dec 17 at 10:25 PM Disgusted wrote ...

It has been ten (10) months since his arrest, yet no trial date has been set. Has someone caused this to "go away"?

Friday, May 30 at 12:39 AM Analiesa the cuz wrote ...

thank u all for all ur words thank u for having us in ur prayers everyday i cant stop thinking about she was lik the sister i have never had i miss her so much i love u with all my heart. Sara Lynn u will always be with me always and forever

Friday, Apr 11 at 7:45 AM Sad... wrote ...

DEATH PENALITY!!! He killed two inocent people not to mention the families with the losses!! The same thing happened to a very good friend of mine and its terrible...My prayers and thoughts go out to both families!! Bless you!! Hope they use the needle on him!!

Wednesday, Mar 12 at 7:48 AM Linda wrote ...

While I think this is horrendous, why sue the company's that make alcohol? They are not holding a gun to his head and making him drink. Many many people drink responsibly. Maybe the real problem is our justice system lets these people off with a 1 year suspension of license and attend classes for a first time offense. They still drink and drive and hurt people. Maybe they need jail time the first time

Tuesday, Mar 11 at 11:15 AM south bend accident survivor wrote ...

Yet another drunk loser kills an innocent victim (in this case 2!) These drunks need to get a life instead of taking the lives of others. Having been hit head on by a drunk driver myself, I dont take too kindly to hearing about others being injured or killed by drunks. Society has made it difficult for people to smoke conveniently in public, lets do the same thing with drinking and driving! UGH ! PEOPLE !

Monday, Mar 10 at 11:17 PM michigonian wrote ...

When are we going to hold the big alcohol companies responsible for selling this alcohol crap....we finally went after the tobacco companies...

Monday, Mar 10 at 10:35 AM SS wrote ...

My sincerest condolences go out to the family of this woman. I hope that you may soon find peace in the face of this senseless tragedy. In times such as these it is difficult to turn to God, but He will comfort you if you let Him.

Sunday, Mar 9 at 7:22 AM Antionette Williams of B.H. Mi wrote ...

This is very sad to me. A young woman lost her baby and then she lost her life what a very sad situation. It is always the innocent people that die in a drunk driving cases. He should be locked up for the rest of his life and taken of the streets so he can't kill a again. I hope her family will get some justice. KEEP YOUR BUTT AT HOME IF YOUR GOING TO DRINK AND DRIVE. IT'S OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD BESIDES YOU

Saturday, Mar 8 at 9:27 PM Baby Crusader wrote ...

So! He killed TWO people. A 22 year old and a baby in the womb for 8 months. He should get life for murder. So should every other person who takes the life of a child in a womb!

Saturday, Mar 8 at 8:55 AM Anonymous wrote ...

needs to pay for his rotten decision to drink and drive. Put him away forlife without parole, for killing 2 people. poor girl had to be cut out of her car lost her baby that night fought to live but lost the batttle so he needs to lose his freedom as well. At least he got to live longer than her short 22 yrs.

Friday, Mar 7 at 7:19 PM anonymous wrote ...

He's pathetic! He deserves to spend quite a bit of time considering he killed 2 people! I drink on occasion but at least I have the common sense to do it at home! I hope the judge throws the book at him.

Friday, Mar 7 at 6:34 PM uknown wrote ...

poor sara she was like an ant 2 me...and i never got 2 say it 2 her=(

Friday, Mar 7 at 5:32 PM Trebor wrote ...

This is what happens when you drink and drive!! If you drink keep your butt home!! What a loss 22 years old and pregnant. Jon you may want to invest in some soap on a rope, you look like you could use some soap anyhow.

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