A driver who hit and injured a jogger and fled the scene was sentenced Friday to a year in jail.
Markus Lide, 33, of Highlands Ranch, was also sentenced to four years probation by District Court Judge Richard Caschette, according to a Douglas County District Attorney’s Office media release.
The happened on Sept. 29 when Lide, who was heading home, drove up onto a sidewalk and hit Tina Benner, who was jogging.
Lide was sentenced for careless driving resulting in injury, as well as leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury.
“Mr. Lide returned home, without notifying law enforcement of the crash, while the victim was injured and suffering on the side of the road,” said Senior Chief Deputy Attorney Jason Siers in the media release. “This case should serve as a reminder that every motorist has a duty to drive responsibly and, if involved in a crash, immediately report it to law enforcement.”
