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Man Gets 7 Years For Killing Woman Walking Dog

by KREX News Room
by Courtney Griffin

Story Created: Dec 20, 2012 at 7:30 PM MDT

Story Updated: Dec 20, 2012 at 8:07 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- The 21-year-old man who authorities say killed a woman after striking her with his vehicle, admits to the crime.

Officials say Joseph Weixel plead guilty to vehicular homicide, reckless driving, reckless endangerment and a DWAI.

Weixel will serve seven years in Community Corrections, but will get 446 days credit for being in custody.

He will remain in custody until a bed opens up in Community Corrections.

NewsChannel 5 was told that Weixel will have a substance abuse evaluation and treatment.

Officials say restitution remains open.

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wow said on Thursday, Dec 20 at 9:51 PM

Genesis 9: 6 Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

Anonymous said on Friday, Dec 21 at 8:10 AM

And failed to mention that he was on DOPE. Its only just starting.

No Justice said on Friday, Dec 21 at 8:36 AM

Smoke marijuana, drive over someone killing them, get charged with vehicular homicide, sentenced to just under 6 years total time in half way jail....PRICELESS! Just what dopers wanted.

Elmo said on Friday, Dec 21 at 9:12 AM

Bet he's glad he didn't kill the dog, probably would have gotten life.

Wow said on Friday, Dec 21 at 1:59 PM

You should check the Koran for more quote and Zelots. Religion is not a weapon please stop using it that way. And if he were drunk he would only get 2 years. And if he shot her it would be time served right?

FYI said on Friday, Dec 21 at 9:29 PM

Uh the dog did die "Elmo"

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