Woman Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for DUI Crash that Killed Pregnant Woman

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Woman Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for DUI Crash that Killed Pregnant Woman
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A 44-year-old woman with three previous DUI convictions was sentenced to 15 years to life for crashing into and killing a pregnant woman while driving under the influence of drugs.

Santa Ana, CA – April 12: Courtney Fritz Pandolfi, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for a deadly collision that killed a pregnant mom and left her baby fighting for her life, attends her sentencing hearing at Central Justice Center in Santa Ana Friday, April 12, 2024. A 44-year-old Garden Grove woman with three previous DUI convictions was sentenced Friday to 15 years to life for crashing into and killing a mother-to-be while driving under the influence of a “ drug cocktail .

The vehicle struck Aguilar, who at the time was eight months pregnant and was holding hands with her husband while the couple was out for a walk. Doctors were able to take emergency measures to save the life of her baby, but not the mother. Defense attorney Frederick Fascenelli previously indicated that Pandolfi chose to accept a plea deal to take responsibility and to spare Aguilar’s family members the pain of a trial.Authorities identify 9-year-old killed in East Bay freeway crash; suspect arrested

“I know she was thinking of our daughter,” the father continued. “She survived. I survived. So I was given a second chance in life and I’m going to do something good out of it. I want to fight for those poor victims who lost someone in a tragic accident because of a drunk driver.”“I’m blessed with a beautiful daughter,” he said. “I’ll always remember seeing her in the NICU as she was laying there fighting for her life.

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