Teen Receives Probation for Killing Woman in Speeding Crash

AURORA, Colo. — A teenager who pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide for the death of 24-year-old Kaitlyn Weaver was sentenced to two years of probation on May 17, 2025. The tragic incident occurred last July when the 15-year-old boy drove his mother’s Jeep at 90 mph in a residential neighborhood, colliding with Weaver’s vehicle.

Weaver’s family expressed outrage about the plea deal, feeling it was unfair given the promises previously made by the district attorney’s office to seek the maximum sentence of two years in youth corrections. Kaitlyn’s father, John Weaver, stated that initially, the case was labeled as a ‘no plea offer’ case, heightening the family’s frustration with the change in course once the new district attorney, Amy Padden, took office.

The crash happened as Kaitlyn was driving home from work when the teen ran a stop sign and struck her vehicle broadside. She was taken off life support two days later after suffering catastrophic injuries. The family now faces nearly $1 million in medical bills, as the teen did not have insurance and took the vehicle without permission from his mother.

Assistant District Attorney Ryan Brackley condemned the reckless actions of the accused, stating that the plea deal reflects the seriousness of the case, although it cannot replace the void left in Weaver’s family. “No legal outcome can truly make up for the profound loss and void Kaitlyn’s loved ones will live with permanently,” he said.

The case has attracted national attention, with public outcry from figures such as Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky, who criticized the leniency of the sentence. Jurinsky called for justice for Weaver during public statements.

Weaver had been actively involved in aiding others, working at a drug rehab center and volunteering for a suicide hotline. Her family hopes the teen learns from this incident, as he now seeks asylum in the U.S. Following the crash, John Weaver lamented the intersection of immigration and justice that resulted in his daughter’s death. “The system is broken,” he said.