Tiffany Reese Sentenced in Fatal Hit-and-Run | Long Beach News

A woman named Tiffany Reese received a nearly year-long county jail sentence and two years of probation for fatally hitting and running over Felix Castro, a 51-year-old war veteran and devoted dad, two years ago. His family, 30 strong, filled the courtroom with memories of Tony — one son even sleeps with a teddy bear that plays his voice. Reese, driving a Lexus, allegedly panicked and left the scene, fearing her father’s Alzheimer’s care. She changed her plea from not guilty, and with her original judge deceased, a new one presided. Her lawyer begged for house arrest and job protection as a flight attendant — denied. The victim’s wife called the sentence a step toward closure, as they plan to scatter his ashes in Hawaii, where they held cherished memories. 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/784e244068ef10d6