Reply #109: Another sad one: MADD volunteer killed by drunk driver

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http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/052306dnwebsartain.10efd39f.html

According to Dallas police, driver Astrid Karlsson, 60, of Dallas was northbound when Mr. Sartain was hit. Ms. Karlsson eventually lost control of the car, causing it to overturn. She was taken to Baylor University Medical Center, where she was in fair condition, a hospital spokeswoman said.

Ms. Karlsson has been charged with intoxication manslaughter, failure to stop and render aid and driving with a suspended license, police said. Ms. Karlsson’s license was suspended earlier this year for three months ending June 4, Department of Public Safety records state. In May, she pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated stemming from a November arrest, according to Dallas County criminal court records.


Mr. Sartain graduated with a business degree from SMU and served as a Peace Corps volunteer stationed in Colombia during the late 1960s. Michael Sartain said his father became interested in national security after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and began educating himself about Islam. Some days, he would attend both church and a mosque, the son said.

A husband to Maria for 30 years and the father of two sons, Richard Sartain belonged to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Ms. Taylor said.