Witness identifies suspect vehicle as Honda Pilot during court testimony

The trial for the State vs. Ashbaugh continued on July 11, 2025, in the 187th District Court, presided over by Judge Stephanie Boyd. The proceedings focused on the identification of a suspect vehicle linked to the case.

The session began with a witness describing the suspect vehicle, identified as a Honda Pilot. The witness confirmed that their memory had been refreshed regarding the vehicle's details, specifically noting the Honda logo. The prosecution presented Exhibit 9, which depicted the Honda logo, and it was admitted into evidence without objection.

Further discussions involved the witness's recognition of a satellite vehicle, marked as Defendant's Exhibit 12. The witness confirmed the presence of damage on the back of this vehicle. The prosecution also introduced photographs from State Exhibits 35 and 47, which were said to show the suspect vehicle. The witness acknowledged that the sighting occurred at night, which limited visibility.

The witness was questioned about the tint on the vehicle's windows. They clarified that while the front windshield did not appear to have illegal tint, the surrounding windows might have been tinted. The witness explained that dark tinting is typically more common on the back windows rather than the front.

As the questioning continued, the witness reiterated that they could not identify the occupants of the vehicle due to the nighttime conditions. They confirmed that they were unable to determine the number of individuals inside or any distinguishing features.

The trial is set to proceed with further examination of evidence and witness testimonies in the coming sessions. The focus remains on establishing the details surrounding the suspect vehicle and its connection to the case.