Railroad Enthusiasts

Teenage ‘railroad enthusiast’ to be charged as adult in Bennet train derailment

Being a teenage ‘railroad enthusiast’ myself, the recent news of Zachary Hertzler being charged as an adult in the Bennet train derailment case hits close to home. It saddens me to see a fellow enthusiast being involved in such a serious incident. The decision to charge Hertzler as an adult brings up many questions and concerns about the justice system and how we handle cases involving minors.

The fact that Hertzler, who is only turning 18 next month, will be tried as an adult raises the issue of whether the current age for being tried as an adult should be reconsidered.… Continue reading