The driver who pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed two people and seriously injured a third in Boulder in July 2021 was sentenced Tuesday to probation and work release.
pleaded guilty to causing a crash
Boulder District Judge Patrick Butler imposed a four-year probation sentence Tuesday. But rather than the 90-day straight jail sentence recommended by prosecutors, Butler sentenced Than to 18 months of work release. “He can take public transportation, he can take a bike, he can call an Uber,” Butler said. “But he should be punished for taking the lives of two individuals and injuring a third.”
“I’d like to say I’m sorry,” Than said. “A lot of pain and anguish has been caused due to my actions.”“I truly do not believe I am a danger to society,” Than said. “I made a big mistake that can never be undone, but that doesn’t make me dangerous.”The plea offer was also the subject of scrutiny during the emotional 90-minute hearing.
Richards said hearing about the plea deal gave her the same helpless feeling she felt while waiting for news on Vollmar from police.
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