On July 14, 2025, my beloved son, Patrick LaFortune, was killed in a horrific motorcycle crash caused by a reckless, repeat offender who should never have been on the road. That man—Jacob Snide—had a history of arrests and a recent impaired driving charge. Still, he was allowed to continue endangering lives. And now, my son is gone.

Patrick wasn’t just a son. He was a father, a leader, an entrepreneur, and a man building generational wealth for his children. His death was not just a tragic accident—it was a failure of the justice system and a reflection of how negligence can steal a life full of promise.

New York State failed Patrick.

We cannot allow this to happen to another family.

We demand the following:

A full investigation into how Jacob Snide was allowed to remain on the road despite repeated offenses
Criminal accountability for those responsible for failing to enforce existing laws
Stronger laws to keep repeat DUI and reckless driving offenders off our roads
A public acknowledgment and apology from the state for its failure to protect Patrick
Protection of the properties and legacy Patrick left for his children, Amir and Baby Patrick

Patrick’s life mattered. His children’s future matters.

We will not stay silent. We will not let his death be in vain.

Say his name: Patrick LaFortune.

Sign this petition to demand justice, accountability, and real change.

#JusticeForPatrickLaFortune

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