Wash. man sentenced for fatal Thanksgiving crash
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - A man accused of causing a fatal Thanksgiving Day car crash near Toppenish, Wash., and then fleeing the scene has pleaded guilty to felony charges and will possibly serve a 10-year prison sentence.
Kelly Leroy York, of Buena, Wash., faced multiple charges in connection with the crash, which claimed the life of a 37-year-old Arizona woman and injured five other people.
On Friday, the 24-year-old York entered guilty pleas in Yakima County Superior Court to all the charges against him, including fatality hit-and-run, vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.
As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors agreed to recommend a sentence of 10 years. The recommendation is not binding on the judge. A sentencing date was set for May 13.
Killed in the crash was 37-year-old Rose H. Magana, of El Mirage, Ariz.
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Kelly Leroy York, of Buena, Wash., faced multiple charges in connection with the crash, which claimed the life of a 37-year-old Arizona woman and injured five other people.
On Friday, the 24-year-old York entered guilty pleas in Yakima County Superior Court to all the charges against him, including fatality hit-and-run, vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.
As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors agreed to recommend a sentence of 10 years. The recommendation is not binding on the judge. A sentencing date was set for May 13.
Killed in the crash was 37-year-old Rose H. Magana, of El Mirage, Ariz.
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