NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Florida man has been sentenced to jail. He was discovered accountable for a lethal crash on Interstate 40 (I-40) that killed a number of individuals.
According to a launch from the US Department of Justice, Alexis Riego, 50, of Florida, was sentenced to jail for 4 counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of assault leading to severe bodily damage. The costs stemmed from a crash in 2019 on I-40.
The launch said Riego was driving recklessly when he crashed right into a line of site visitors in a development zone on I-40 in Laguna Pueblo. Authorities claimed Riego was rushing and utilizing his cellphone whereas driving. The crash brought about a six-care pileup which killed 4 individuals and injured two others.
(*4*) stated United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez. “The consequences for failing in that responsibility are grave and irrevocable. While this sentence will not restore the lives that were lost, it serves as a sobering reminder that a moment on video chat can forever change your life, and end the lives of others.”
Riego was sentenced to 70 months in jail (over 5 years). He should additionally pay a $5,000 high-quality.
“The impact of Mr. Riego’s reckless decisions and actions will remain for a long time,” stated Raul Bujanda, FBI Special Agent in Charge. “I would like to commend our partners at the Laguna Police Department, New Mexico State Police, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for working with us to investigate this crime and bringing justice to the victims and their loved ones.”