FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man responsible for killing a 17-year-old from Fresno just months before her high school graduation could now spend his life in prison.
On Thursday, a Fresno County judge sentenced Michael Mendoza to 15 years to life in prison.
Mendoza was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI in March of 2022.
17-year-old Sarahi Ramierez was killed after Ramirez blew past a stop sign and t-boned Ramirez’s truck on the driver’s side.
Several of her family members were there to witness the sentencing.
Mendoza addressed her family with a letter expressing his remorse and saying he has come to terms with his punishment.
