Indictment upsets family of man killed in hit-and-run
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Andrade had traffic violations connected to the same license plate on the recovered SUV.
According to court records, she was arrested less than one week before the crash for investigation of driving more than 30 mph over the speed limit and driving without insurance.
She was also cited that day for a delinquent vehicle tax, an expired safety check and driving with an instruction permit without a licensed driver present.
Jantoc's family members wanted Andrade to be charged with an offense that carries a heavier punishment.
"I'm so upset," said
Jumawan said Jantoc's mother, Sharon, was "offended" by the charges brought against Andrade.
Fleeing the scene of a fatal crash is a Class B felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Jumawan wanted the driver to at least be charged with manslaughter, which carries a punishment of up to 20 years in prison.
"This person, whether an accident or intentional, killed my nephew, ran him over," Jumawan said. He said considering that the woman was again driving without a license or insurance just days after she was caught means she is not afraid of flaunting the law.
Jumawan said the prosecutor's office also has provided the family with little information, and noted that the office may be concerned about its image because it told the family not to speak with the media.
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