Tarr Requests Evidence Be Suppressed In Recent Court Hearing

By, Marissa Harris

Early Monday afternoon, Jason Tarr, a Buda realtor charged in 2014 with murder and intoxication manslaughter in the death of Nancy Sterling-Dalton of Austin, reappeared in court.

Tarr’s attorney used the opportunity to suppress evidence connected to Tarr’s blood alcohol content (BAC) acquired at the scene. Despite two expert witnesses taking the stand, the defense suggested the results were the outcome of human error.

The defendant was first taken into custody on Sept. 30, 2014. Authorities stated that on the evening prior, Tarr had crossed between lanes in his F150 Ford pickup and collided head-on with the vehicle of 60-year-old Nancy Sterling-Dalton. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Former president of the Kyle Chamber of Commerce, Tarr spent only a few hours in jail before his release on a $150,000 surety bond. Charged with driving while intoxicated in 2002 and 2005 in Hays County and Travis County, Tarr received probation and performed community service for his two previous DUI charges.

District Attorney Wes Mau stated that the hearing was recessed at 5 p.m. without District Judge Jack Robison having made a decision. The hearing has not been rescheduled as of yet.