Van Hit-and-Run That Killed Teenager | Belfast News

A man convicted of a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 16-year-old boy is sentenced to five years and nine months — but the real tragedy is the shattered lives left behind. Marin Silaghi, who claimed he mistook a deer for a person and didn’t realize he’d hit someone, now faces 15 years behind the wheel — and a court that found his excuses hollow. Evidence showed he’d been drinking, his van was dangerously defective, and he ignored the crash scene. The Moore family’s grief is a haunting echo — their son died alone, their home collapsed, their daughter lost her best friend. Though Silaghi expressed remorse, the judge saw no remorse for the specific crimes — and praised the family’s grace in the face of unspeakable loss. 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/2e01784e4746d34f