In Boise, Idaho, a truck driver involved in a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy on Highway 55 has been sentenced to jail. Kent Fry pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter nearly two and a half years after the tragic death of Rylan Hoob. Hoob was standing with his bicycle on the dirt shoulder of Highway 55 near Beacon Light Road when Fry, driving a gravel truck, turned onto Beacon Light. The rear tires of Fry’s trailer struck Hoob, and he fled the scene without stopping.
Judge Cawthon of the Ada County District Court took a unique approach to Fry's sentencing. Fry was ordered to serve 60 days of jail time during a two-year probation period. Additionally, Fry must report to jail the day before every holiday, including Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Memorial Day, and remain in custody until the day after. He will also serve jail time on his own birthday as well as on Rylan Hoob’s birthday each year. Fry’s driver’s license has been revoked.
“Idaho's vehicular manslaughter laws, detailed in Idaho Code § 18-4007, are seen by many as falling short in delivering justice or reflecting the seriousness of the offense. In cases where a death is caused without gross negligence, the charge may be classified as a misdemeanor, carrying a maximum penalty of just one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000—consequences that many believe do not come close to accounting for the deep and lasting impact on victims' families”, said RJ Ermola, GLP Attorneys’ Idaho Practice Leader. “Amending Idaho's vehicular manslaughter statutes to impose more stringent penalties and bolster support for victims' families is imperative to a more equitable and just system. Such changes would not only hold offenders appropriately accountable but also affirm the value of the lives lost and provide solace to grieving families.”
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