Grand Jury trial changed for Senator who allegedly caused pregnant mom's death
Posted: 05.10.2011 at 5:35 PM
Updated: 05.11.2011 at 2:10 PM
State Sen. Suzanne Williams, Colorado
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The Grand Jury trial date has been changed for the Colorado State Senator who allegedly caused a pregnant woman to lose her life last year.

It's the tragic story of a car accident that took the life of Brianna Gomez who was seven months pregnant. Her pre-mature baby, Curren, remained in critical condition but has since been allowed to come home.

An SUV, driven by Colorado State Senator Suzanne Williams, allegedly veered into oncoming traffic in Dec. 2010, near Channing, authorities said. Her SUV then collided head-on with a vehicle carrying 30-year-old Gomez and her family.

Gomez was killed and her son, Curren, was delivered by cesarean section.

It was back in February when Pronews 7 first reported that District Attorney David Green said he anticipated the case to be presented in April. It will now be presented on the original date of May 18 at 9:00 a.m. This was changed from the planned May 27 Grand Jury which is now canceled.

Green's office said a press conference will follow the Grand Jury trial.

It is believed that Williams could face criminal charges relating to the accident.

This case originally brought the senator under fire because of the fact that passengers of her vehicle were not wearing seat belts.

Inside Williams' vehicle, three passengers, including two children and her adult son, were not wearing seat belts. According to a preliminary crash report, the senator picked up her three-year-old grandson from the road after he was ejected and put him in a child safety seat in her car.

Williams, herself, has pushed for tough child restraint laws.

Pronews 7 will continue to follow this case and bring you the latest.