On Wednesday, Theresa Marie O’Connor was informed what her sentence would be for killing Ernesto Wiedenbrug in a hit and run on January 25th. Roughly 50 cyclists and most of the major local media outlets were in attendance. Ernesto’s brothers made a taped statement from Germany.
O’Connor pleaded guilty to two charges; Leaving the scene of a crash a class 3 felony and careless driving, a class 1 traffic offense.
4 years probation.
200 hours community service.
1 year in jail (w/ work release if she has a job.)
$24,487 in restitution to Ernesto’s family and just over $5,000 to Bike Fort Collins.
DMV will ultimately decide how long her license will be revoked.