Corona Family Outraged by Early Release of Driver Who Killed Son

Family's Disappointment Over Sentence

• 💔 The family of Benjamin D'Mont, who was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his bike, expressed disappointment with the original 9-year sentence.
• 😠 They feel the driver, who was texting at the time of the collision, has shown no remorse and has not taken accountability.

Early Release Eligibility

• 🗓️ The driver, convicted of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and felony hit-and-run, is scheduled for release next month after serving only 2.5 years.
• ✉️ The family received a letter from the California Department of Corrections indicating the driver's eligibility for early release, citing potential good credits.

Call for Legal Change

• ⚖️ Benjamin's parents are appealing to local and state lawmakers to officially designate the offense as a violent crime.
• 📈 Redesignating the crime would require the perpetrator to serve 80% of their sentence, which the family believes is more appropriate for such actions.

Concerns About Future Behavior

• 🗣️ The parents worry that the driver may not be fully rehabilitated after such a short period.
• ⚠️ They fear that the individual might repeat the same dangerous behavior, specifically texting while driving, after release.