Jun 04, 2020

Nebraska teen gets probation for crash that killed girl

Posted Jun 04, 2020 10:25 PM

BLAIR, Neb. (Omaha World-Herald) — The teenage driver of an SUV that crashed last summer in eastern Nebraska, killing a passenger, has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years of probation.

Dylan Maguire, who was 14 at the time of the crash, appeared in court for a hearing before Washington County Juvenile Judge Francis W. Barron III.

The Omaha World-Herald reports that Maguire was sentenced for motor vehicle homicide reckless driving.

Barron also ordered the teen to perform 200 hours of community service and write a letter of apology to the family of the teen who died.

The crash in Washington County killed 14-year-old Heidy Martinez on July 5, 2019.