Lena Morsch
Daily Egyptian
As a community continues to cope with the loss of the Hurd Brothers, the man allegedly responsible for the fatal wreck on July 22 is returning to Southern Illinois to face charges of reckless homicide, aggravated DUI, driving while license revoked and failure to obey a stop sign.
Raymond Moss, 38 of Harrisburg, was released Saturday from Barnes-Jewish hospital in Saint Louis. Upon release, he was immediately taken into custody and was held in Saint Louis County Jail. Moss waived his extradition to Saline County and was expected to return Tuesday afternoon to the Saline County Detention Center. A spokesperson at the jail said Moss is expected to appear in court on Wednesday after his medical condition is checked.
According to Illinois State Police, Moss disobeyed a stop sign while driving south on Oglesby road in Harrisburg, and his vehicle was struck by a 1972 Chevy pick-up truck driven by Doug Hurd. Moss' car slid sideways and hit a tree. The truck flipped onto its top and burst into flames, killing Hurd, 40, and his brother Forrest, 43. Moss and his passenger, Aimee Debose, 21, of Eldorado, received major injuries. Debose has since been released from Harrisburg Medical center.
Bail was set on July 25 for $250,000. Moss was out on bond for two incidents with police earlier this year in which he is facing charges of two counts of aggravated fleeing of a police officer, two counts of driving while license revoked, aggravated battery of a police officer, criminal damage to government property, unlawful invasion of a vehicle and possession of a stolen vehicle.
If Moss is found guilty, he could face up to 28 years in prison, according to the Saline County State's Attorney's office.
Memorial tributes are being planned in The Hurd Brothers' hometown of Harrisburg. Several bands that were longtime friends of the brothers plan tributes as well, including St. Stephen's Blues and Stoney Curtis Group.
The Hurd Brothers have played in the area for two decades and had a large fan base. They opened for national acts such as Buddy Guy, Steppenwolf, Robin Trower and Molly Hatchett.
Reporter Lena Morsch can be reached at lmorsch@dailyegyptian.com
Published on 11/17/05; 12:24:44 PM
