HPNW contacted the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office today to follow up on the sentencing of Keith Johnson of Pawling who has previously plead guilty in the tragic death of 19 year old Patterson resident Shane Smith on July 27, 2009.
The April 22, 2010 sentencing has resulted in a 3-10 year sentence for Keith Johnson for vehicular manslaughter and driving while under the influence (heroin and alcohol) according to the District Attorneys Office.
Hopefully, the sentencing will discourage alcohol & drug abuse and driving while under the influence. Shane Smith was just 19 years old when he was killed on Highway 55.
The story was also reported on page 2 of the Pawling Press in their April 30th edition.
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