A tragic case unfolds in Denver as a 15-year-old undocumented immigrant faces consequences for a fatal high-speed collision that claimed the life of Kaitlyn Weaver.

According to Just The News, the Colombian teen received two years' probation and 100 hours of community service after agreeing to a plea deal in a case involving a deadly car crash that killed 24-year-old Kaitlyn Weaver in Aurora, a Denver suburb.

The incident occurred in July when the teenager took his mother's uninsured Jeep without permission and engaged in street racing with other juveniles.

Racing at speeds reaching 90 mph in a residential area, the teen's vehicle T-boned Weaver's car at an intersection, resulting in her immediate death. Initial charges against the youth included vehicular homicide.

Controversial Plea Agreement Sparks Public Debate

Arapahoe County District Attorney Amy Padden's office extended the plea agreement to the teen on the condition that he admit guilt in the fatal collision. The decision marked a significant shift from the office's initial stance, which had assured the Weaver family it would be a "no plea offer" case.

John Weaver, the victim's father, expressed strong disapproval of the prosecution's handling of the case. The plea deal's announcement in January came as a shocking development for the grieving family, who had been led to believe the case would proceed to trial.

District Attorney Padden, who has received endorsements from Senator Bernie Sanders and Colorado Governor Jared Polis, faced criticism for the decision. The case has drawn attention to the intersection of immigration policy and criminal justice in Colorado.

Immigration Status Adds Layer of Complexity

The teen's immigration status has become a central element of the case's aftermath. Despite his mother's stated intentions to return him to Colombia, the youth has since applied for asylum in the United States.

This development has raised questions about the relationship between criminal proceedings and immigration cases. The teenager's ability to remain in the country while seeking asylum, even after involvement in a fatal accident, has sparked debate about immigration policies.

Legal experts note that asylum applications can proceed independently of criminal cases, creating a complex situation for law enforcement and immigration authorities.

Prosecution Defends Controversial Decision

Arapahoe County Assistant District Attorney Ryan Brackley offered the following statement regarding the case's resolution:

We believe the conviction to the highest charge in this case and the negotiated sentence acknowledges the seriousness of this preventable tragedy, and that no legal outcome can truly make up for the profound loss and void Kaitlyn's loved ones will live with permanently.

The victim's father, John Weaver, responded with sharp criticism of the prosecution's approach:

They said by doing two years probation, that's probably more than the judge would give if he pleaded guilty. You don't have to participate in a bad system. If the judge wanted to sentence him to less, that's the judge's issue. What happened in this case is you created it into your issue. Now you're part of the problem.

Fatal Collision Case Resolution Summary

A 15-year-old undocumented immigrant from Colombia received probation and community service after causing a fatal crash that killed 24-year-old Kaitlyn Weaver in Aurora, Colorado. The teen had taken his mother's uninsured vehicle without permission and was racing at 90 mph when the collision occurred.

The case concluded with a plea agreement offering two years of probation and 100 hours of community service, despite initial assurances to the victim's family that no plea deal would be considered.

The teen has since applied for asylum in the United States, while the victim's family continues to question the justice system's handling of their daughter's death.