"My family is devastated, completely devastated,"
"The evidence in this case showed gross negligence. No defense was presented in court. And you expect a sentence to be proportional to the gravity of the consequences of the crime. Regardless of the person's age. And you always hope that everyone is held equally accountable under the law,"
"... it reflects a measured and humane application of justice-one that holds a person accountable while recognizing remorse, responsibility, and a lifetime otherwise defined by law-abiding conduct."
"I think home detention, given the lives she took, if he doesn't want to send her to prison then why not home detention when it's felo"
An 80-year-old driver struck and killed four members of a family waiting at a West Portal bus stop while they were on their way to the zoo for a wedding anniversary. The victims included Matilde, her husband Diego, and their two young children. The driver changed her plea to no contest, waiving the right to trial, and a judge indicated prison time is unlikely, citing age, lack of criminal history, remorse, and a past personal loss. The victims' family and civil attorney allege gross negligence and accuse the driver of secretly transferring assets after the crash. A civil lawsuit is pending and the family seeks accountability.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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