Two North Texas families say they are outraged after the man accused of driving drunk when he hit a motorcycle killing two was released on bond.
The wreck happened late Saturday night and killed 22-year-old Pedro Patzan-Lima and 21-year-old Kelly Portocarrero as they rode on a motorcycle near the George Bush Turnpike and Coit Road in Plano. According to police, the man behind the wheel of the car, 37-year old Murrell Muck, was drunk and ran a red light.
Just six days later, Muck was released from jail after posting a $25,000 bond.
"In this country, they both had a bright future ahead of them," said Sara's Ascension, Kelly's mother, through tears. "Kelly loved this country even though she was from Peru. That bright future has been shattered."
The families are angry Muck was released after posting bond.
"That's not fair," said Luis Emelio Patzan-Lima, Pedro's brother. "He killed two people and he's out and he can do that again. He can get drunk and everything and kill somebody else."
Both families are anxious for Muck to face justice. They said they are also worried about how they will make ends meet. Both Pedro and Kelly helped support their families.
The night of the wreck, the two were returning from a nightclub event that Kelly had helped promote. For her, it was one of three jobs.
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