Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash | Panama City Beach News

A drunk driver in Panama City Beach, Stoddard, slammed into and killed Iris Sue Johnson while speeding through a construction zone at 45 mph — way over the 35 mph limit — with a blood alcohol level nearly double the legal limit. Witnesses saw the crash and even caught him tossing whiskey bottles from his car. Facing a trial with overwhelming evidence, Stoddard accepted a plea deal that spared the family the agony of court. The judge sentenced him to 12 years — three less than he’d have gotten if convicted on the original charges — and prosecutors called it justice served. This tragic case is a chilling reminder of what happens when someone chooses to drive impaired. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/501f0fbc833a1ddf