Careless Driving Charge Resulting in Death: Beth Ann Hutchinson Sentenced

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Fatal crash sentencing
2. Littleton school student death

A woman charged with careless driving after hitting and killing a Littleton middle school student in October was sentenced on Tuesday, according to court records. Beth Ann Hutchinson, 39, pleaded guilty to careless driving resulting in death, a class one misdemeanor, in February. She was sentenced in 18th Judicial District Court to 150 hours of community service, a £1,000 fine, and two years of probation. The incident occurred at South Elati Street and West Arapahoe Drive in Littleton. Despite the father of the victim requesting a harsher sentence, the judge ruled based on Hutchinson’s clean record. Hutchinson will serve as a crossing guard at Euclid Middle School for her community service.

Tragic Accident in Littleton Leads to Sentencing of Woman

A tragic incident occurred in Littleton, where a woman was charged with careless driving resulting in the death of a middle school student. Beth Ann Hutchinson, 39, was sentenced in 18th Judicial District Court after pleading guilty to the charges. The incident took place at the intersection of South Elati Street and West Arapahoe Drive in Littleton, where emergency responders received a call about a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.

Sentencing Details

Hutchinson was sentenced to 150 hours of community service, a $1,000 fine, and two years of probation. The victim, 13-year-old Liam Stewart from Euclid Middle School, tragically lost his life in the accident. Liam’s father, Josh Stewart, requested a harsher sentence for Hutchinson during the court proceedings, but Judge Amy Danielle Touart considered Hutchinson’s clean traffic history and criminal record.

Community Impact

The community of Littleton was deeply impacted by this tragic incident. To address the repercussions of her actions, Hutchinson will be serving as a crossing guard at Euclid Middle School to fulfill her community service hours. However, there is a possibility of her being reassigned to a different school if her presence retraumatizes the community.

Probation Terms

As part of her sentencing, Hutchinson is required to adhere to the terms of her probation. If she violates these terms, she faces the possibility of being sentenced to a year in the Arapahoe County Jail. The court proceedings shed light on the importance of responsible driving and the consequences of careless actions behind the wheel.

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