Woman Sentenced in Fatal Hit and Run Accident

QUITMAN – A woman has been sentenced to ten years probation in connection with a hit and run accident that killed a teenager. Connie Reed Young, 58, of Golden was indicted late last year in the accident that killed Jacob Burrell of Mineola. He was hit by a car while walking home on the shoulder of U.S. 69 in Wood County. The event was witnessed by another driver who reported the vehicle left the scene. The teen died at Tyler East Texas Medical Center the next day. According to the Department of Public Safety, Young was traveling North on Highway 69 when she drove onto the improved shoulder to allow an approaching vehicle from the rear to pass her. Investigators believe that while driving on the improved shoulder, Young struck the youth. The Long-time nurse was charged with serious bodily injury.

After pleading guilty, Young received 10 years probation, 160 hours of community service, a $10,000 fine and $341 in court costs in what is described as deferred adjudication.