ST. LOUIS – Day two of the trial of Daniel Riley heard several testimonies from police officers who were on the scene.
Officers took the stand one-by-one Wednesday, recounting Riley’s demeanor the night of the crash, which cost a Tennessee volleyball player her legs. Some said it appeared Riley had no regard for life and was more concerned about the potential charges he might face.
“I saw the victim’s face; I didn’t think she was going to live,” Ian Csapo, officer with the St. Louis Police Department, said.
Additionally, a Missouri State Highway Patrol toxicologist read the blood test, revealing that numerous drugs were in Riley’s system the night of the crash.
“Fentanyl will cause drowsiness; really, more relaxed, hard to even stay conscious,” toxicologist Gary Davis said.
Riley’s defense team cross-examined officers, saying they were too emotional that night, failed to pay attention to the other driver involved, and did not conduct a thorough investigation to determine who was at fault for the crash.
Prosecutors are still interviewing some key witnesses. It is expected that Janae and her mother will testify at some point during the trial, as Janae’s father testified Tuesday.
It remains unclear what witness Riley’s defense team will put on the stand.