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

A drunk, speeding driver named Stoddard crashed into and killed Iris Sue Johnson in a Panama City Beach construction zone, going 40-45 mph in a 35 mph zone with a BAC of .17—more than double the legal limit. Witnesses—including one who saw him toss whiskey bottles from his car—backed up the prosecution’s case. Despite overwhelming evidence, Stoddard avoided trial by accepting a plea deal, receiving a 12-year sentence, just three years short of the max for DUI manslaughter. The victim’s family accepted the outcome, saying it brought closure without the agony of a trial. This tragic case serves as a sobering warning: impaired driving can shatter lives forever. 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/f9c1b37af13c7cad