Fourteen Years for Impaired Driving Tragedy | Chattanooga News

A judge sentenced Randy Vega to 14 years for the 2023 Frazier Avenue crash that killed a mother and her one-year-old son, with Vega already serving nearly three years before this final verdict. Found guilty on all nine charges—including vehicular homicide by intoxication and reckless conduct—Vega addressed the grieving father directly in Spanish, pleading for forgiveness. Prosecutors sought 18 years; defense pushed for probation. Evidence from first responders, medical experts, and accident analysts confirmed Vega was intoxicated behind the wheel. This tragic case serves as a sobering reminder of the devastating cost of impaired driving. 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/a8ace6ca9b3e4301