7+ Year Sentence in Vehicular Homicide Case

On Friday, there was a sentencing hearing for Michael Lonnie Smith in case 22–1–03483–8.

Mr. Smith pleaded guilty to speeding away from a fender bender and reaching speeds of 85mph when he lost control and struck Clifford Jones, Jr. who was on a sidewalk. Mr. Smith was intoxicated from alcohol, twice the legal limit. Mr. Jones was killed.

Mr. Smith was sentenced Friday afternoon for Vehicular Homicide (DUI) and Reckless Endangerment.

The standard range set by state lawmakers for someone with Mr. Smith’s history (a 0 offender score) is 78 to 102 months for Vehicular Homicide (DUI). That range is 6.5 to 8.5 years.

The court sentenced him to 88 months, an agreed recommendation, and a concurrent 364-day sentence for Reckless Endangerment.

88 months is roughly 7.3 years. This case was handled by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Felony Traffic Unit.

The post is not expected to be updated. For case updates, go to the KC Script Portal and view case number 22–1–03483–8.