Salt Lake City Hit-and-Run Driver Gets 88 Days in Jail
A Utah woman has been sentenced to 88 days in jail as a result of fleeing the scene of a deadly accident involving a child.
The 21 year-old woman was accused of accidentally crashing into a stroller on June 10, 2013, when the mother of the child was crossing a poorly lit street outside of the designated crosswalk area. The two year-old child who was in the stroller at the time was thrown from the stroller and later died of his injuries. The driver fled the scene, but was later found when the family members of her ex-boyfriend reported her to police.
The driver was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to a felony count of causing an accident involving property damage. But, she was spared the more serious charge of hit-and-run causing death. The driver, who was sentenced to 88 days in jail, will be credited for 58 days that she has already served.
This tragic case certainly reminds parents to be vigilant when crossing the streets with your children. Always use the designated crosswalk areas. If you have been the victim of a serious automobile accident call the attorneys at Hirschi Steele & Baer, PLLC at 801-990-0500 or contact us online now!
