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Published on December 21st, 2010, the article "Firefighter Charged with Speeding and Texting before Hit and Run," describes a situation in an off duty firefighter in Brooklyn was involved in a hit and run accident. It was 12:30 am and Pat Quagliariello was coming home from a "boys night out," and stuck Manuel Tzaj with his BMW while he was reportedly texting. He left the scene of the crime, and left Tzaj "to die." He is being charged with reckless driving and violating speed regulations. He was later released on bail. Mens Rea, the intent to harm was not there. Quagliariello was not drunk, but was merely on his way home. Actus Reus, the criminal act did occur. Reckless driving and speeding are against the law. He is guilty.