The parents of 17-year-old Magnus White are advocating for changes in the way fatal crashes are handled in Colorado after Yeva Smilianska was found guilty of vehicular homicide in the death of their son. The trial resulted in a guilty verdict after Smilianska drove while sleep-deprived, striking and killing White, who was a promising cyclist in Boulder. The family expressed relief at the conviction but stated that they are still seeking answers and felt that the investigation should have been handled differently from the start. There was a lack of drug testing for Smilianska, despite witnesses testifying about her erratic behavior. The defense argued that the case was about fatigue, not alcohol, emphasizing that she was not drunk at the time of the crash. The family is disappointed with the potential leniency of the sentence and believes that more needs to be done in terms of holding individuals accountable for fatal accidents. The sentencing for Smilianska is set for June 13, where she may face two to six years in prison. The White family continues to mourn the loss of Magnus and is resolved to push for changes to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Parents of Magnus White advocate for changes in law enforcement response to fatal crashes | News
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