Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for crash that killed motorcyclist

A 'reckless' turn, a motorcyclist killed. Here’s how the jury ruled.

Federico Chavez, 40, is standing trial in connection with the 2022 death of Lewis Fender, who was killed when a pickup struck his motorcycle. A verdict is in.

Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for crash that killed motorcyclist

A 40-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday in connection with a crash that killed a motorcyclist in 2022. Per a plea deal, Federico Chavez was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter and three years for unlawful carrying of a weapon in a prohibited place. The sentences will run concurrently.Chavez originally faced two to 20 years in prison. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 5 near Loop 1604 and U.S. Highway 181. Be…