CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A former Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer will not serve any time in jail after pleading guilty in connection with a fatal collision.
Shantona Robinson was 20 years old when she was killed by a patrol car driven by former CMPD officer Martray Proctor.
In October, Proctor pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, but on Wednesday afternoon, Proctor entered a guilty plea to involuntary manslaughter.
The fatal collision happened when Proctor was responding to a call for help by a fellow officer. He was running without blue lights and a siren. His car's black box showed that his top speed was 111 mph and the speed at impact was 85 mph.
Some of his fellow North Division officers were in court Wednesday in support of Proctor, including his deputy chief, his major and Officer Pickler, who called for backup that night.
During the hearing Wednesday, we learned that Pickler made a routine traffic stop on Old Statesville Road in March 2009. Another car pulled in behind him, and because he didn't know what was going on, Pickler called for help.
Proctor, who was minutes away, responded. Pickler was able to determine that driver was lost. He called dispatch saying he no longer needed help and Proctor acknowledged just 3 seconds before the fatal accident.
In court Proctor apologized, saying, "I never wanted to hurt anyone. I know I have impacted a family. That was not my intent. My only regret is that I survived the accident and she didn't."
Proctor could have been sentenced to 13 months in jail. Instead, the judge gave him 36 months probation, including six months of intensive probation.
Proctor is living in Greensboro and is now in seminary school. His attorneys say he plans to graduate and become a minster.
Robinson’s family was not in court. Prosecutors say they made numerous attempts to get in touch with them, including contacting their civil attorney.
