GREENSBORO, N.C.-- A tractor-Trailer driver accused of hitting and killing a motorcyclist will make his first court appearance Monday afternoon. Daniel Serna was charged Friday with hitting six motorcyclist. 37-year-old Arnie Morris died at the scene.
During his Monday court appearance Serna, who doesn't speak English, saidt through his interpreter he wasn't trying to leave the scene. He said he stopped further down from the accident because his brakes failed after impact and he couldn't immediately stop.
Serna also questioned his arrest, because according to him there were no Spanish speaking officers on scene during the investigation and his arrest.
The judge left his bond at $100,00.00.
Tuesday afternoon NCSHP announced it has charged Serna with an additional count of Misdemeanor Death by Motor Vehicle in the death of 51-year-old Kenneth Jefferson who died Sunday.
According to NCSHP, Serna was driving south on the interstate when they believe he fell asleep hitting the motorcyclist who had pulled over on the side of the highway. One of the bikers had a mechanical issue, they said. Serna didn't stop right away and only stopped after his truck couldn't proceed, troopers said.
Serna is facing charges of Misdemeanor Death by Motor Vehicle and Felony Hit & Run.
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