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Driver in Encinitas Crosswalk Death Pleads Not Guilty as Judge Imposes Restrictions

The case now proceeds under court-ordered travel limits with a January hearing scheduled.

Overview

  • Eddie Sengendo waived personal appearance at arraignment as his attorney entered the plea.
  • He is charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail.
  • Investigators say the vehicle ran a red light, struck another car, and then hit 12-year-old Emery Chalekian in a crosswalk.
  • The next court date is set for Jan. 13 in Vista Superior Court.
  • Supporters wearing Emery’s favorite yellow gathered at the courthouse as her family’s Safe Streets Encinitas pushes for more red-light cameras.