Prosecutors in Kentucky said they’re charging a man with murder in a head-on traffic collision that killed five family members.
Greis admitted that he'd consumed alcohol and marijuana before driving on the day of the collision, according to an arrest warrant, WLWT reported.
Rodney Pollitt Jr. and Samantha Malohn, along with their three children—Cailie Pollitt, Brenden Pollitt, and Hailieann Pollit—died in the crash.
Sanders said police investigators determined that Greis was attempting to pass another car in a no-passing zone—a double-yellow line—when he collided head-on with the Honda Accord that was carrying the family.
The death penalty will not be sought.
He told police that he was golfing in Campbell County and was driving to Independence when he crashed, the police report stated.
The report noted, “Greis also admitted to consuming alcohol and marijuana earlier in the day. First responders noticed the smell of alcoholic beverages coming from Greis.”
“I’m not sure we'll ever know what he was thinking,” Sanders added to Cincinnati.com. “What made him think that passing someone on the curvy country road after having consumed marijuana and alcohol was a good idea? But five people paid greatly for that decision.”
It’s unclear if Greis has an attorney. He’s still in the hospital, as of Nov. 2.
The fatal accident took place in the 11700 block of Staffordsburg Road in Kenton County.
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