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Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Fatal Poinciana Crash Caused by Son
Richard Ferguson was sentenced to 37 years after his unlicensed son caused a crash killing four, with the court citing gross negligence and culpable manslaughter.
- On Feb 18, 2026, Judge Keith Carsten sentenced Ferguson to 444.15 months in prison, with terms to run concurrently, in Osceola County, Florida.
- At the intersection of Laurel Avenue and San Miguel Road, investigators say Ri'shard Ferguson, then‑15‑year‑old driver, ran a stop sign and was speeding nearly 80 mph, causing a crash that killed four people.
- The jury from this community found Ferguson guilty in October, with witnesses testifying he did not stop or intervene when teens left in the family vehicle.
- Victims' relatives reacted emotionally in court, saying `We believe this is the right decision` and `This has been so hard for our family,` while restitution to each deceased victim was reserved and the judge noted Ferguson's Stage 4 cancer and advanced age.
- The court noted Ferguson could have faced life in prison, and the judge explained he retains appeal rights, may be appointed counsel if indigent, and will receive credit for time served, with sentences run concurrently.
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Father of teen driver in deadly Florida crash gets 37 years in prison
Calling himself “a deeply broken man,” the father of a teen driver police say caused a crash that killed four people in Osceola County was sentenced Wednesday to 37 years in prison for his role in the tragedy. Richard Seymour Ferguson, 69, was found guilty of four counts of manslaughter in October after investigators said he allowed his 15-year-old son to drive without a license — leading to the son running a stop sign and killing a grandmother …
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