LONDON, KY (November 20, 2019) - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Chris Lee Francis age 37 of Little County Road, East Bernstadt pled guilty in Laurel Circuit Court on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 regarding a traffic crash investigated by Laurel Sheriff's Detective Sgt. Chris Edwards.
The crash occurred on September 5, 2018 where allegedly Chris Francis was driving a Toyota Camry along Hensley Road in northern Laurel County and his vehicle crossed the centerline and struck a GMC Terrain head-on.
His mother – 60-year-old Holly Francis was a passenger in his vehicle and she was transported to St. Joseph Hospital London where she died a short time later.
The driver of the GMC Terrain along with her passengers-- a two-year-old and an infant were all injured.
Laurel Sheriff's Detective Sgt. Chris Edwards presented information from the case investigation leading to indictment of Chris Francis regarding the traffic crash and the death and serious injuries which occurred.
Chris Francis received recommended sentences totaling 15 years by entering a guilty plea to:
- Second-degree manslaughter
- Second-degree assault
- First-degree wanton endangerment
- Third offense of driving under the influence
Formal sentencing is scheduled for November 25, 2019.
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