A Boulder jury found Yeva Smilianska guilty of reckless vehicular homicide in the July 2023 death of cyclist Magnus White, who was training for a championship. The incident occurred when Smilianska fell asleep at the wheel, leading to the fatal crash. Despite her defense claiming the driving was merely 'careless,' the jury delivered a unanimous verdict after seven hours of deliberation. Smilianska's sentencing is scheduled for June 13, where she faces a prison term of 2-6 years and substantial fines.
Smilianska was charged four-and-a-half months following the July 29, 2023, crash by the Longmont Police Department with reckless vehicular homicide.
The penalty for reckless vehicular homicide is two to six years in prison and a fine that could be as much as $500,000.
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