WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch previously pleaded guilty to one count of DUI causing death (DUI Manslaughter, a felony in the third degree), one count of causing death while operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver’s license (a felony in the third degree), four counts of DUI causing injury to a person, and three counts of DUI in connection to a fatal traffic accident that took place back in March 2022.
Sytch was driving a 2012 Mercedes Benz when her vehicle crashed into the rear of a 2013 Kia Sorento, which was stopped at a red light, and that car crashed into the rear of a 2011 GMC Yukon, which was also stopped at the light. The driver of the vehicle hit by Sytch was 75-year-old Julian Lafrancis Lasseter Jr. He was pronounced dead once arriving at the hospital.
The toxicology tests on Sytch’s blood determined her blood-alcohol level to be 0.280 (g/100mL) – 3 ½ times the lawful blood-alcohol limit while operating a motor vehicle. She faced up to 25 years in prison.
On Monday, the judge sentenced Sytch to 17 years in prison with eight years of probation as she received ten years for driving with a suspended license causing death and seven years for the DUI manslaughter charge.
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WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for her involvement in a fatal traffic accident that occurred in March 2022. Sytch pleaded guilty to several charges, including DUI causing death, causing death while operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, and DUI causing injury to a person.
The accident occurred when Sytch crashed her 2012 Mercedes Benz into the rear of a 2013 Kia Sorento, which was stopped at a red light. The impact caused the Kia Sorento to collide with a 2011 GMC Yukon. Tragically, the driver of the Kia Sorento, 75-year-old Julian Lafrancis Lasseter Jr., was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Toxicology tests revealed that Sytch had a blood-alcohol level of 0.280 (g/100mL), which is more than three times the legal limit for operating a motor vehicle. This evidence played a significant role in her sentencing.
On Monday, the judge handed down a sentence of 17 years in prison, along with eight years of probation. Sytch received ten years for driving with a suspended license causing death and seven years for the DUI manslaughter charge.
This case serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence. It highlights the devastating consequences that can result from impaired driving, including loss of life and severe legal repercussions.
It is important for individuals to understand the risks associated with driving while intoxicated and to make responsible choices. This includes finding alternative transportation options if they are unable to drive safely.
As fans of professional wrestling, it is essential to separate the actions of performers in their personal lives from their on-screen personas. While Sytch may have achieved fame and success in the wrestling industry, her actions in this case have serious real-life consequences.
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In conclusion, Tammy “Sunny” Sytch’s sentencing to 17 years in prison for her involvement in a fatal traffic accident serves as a reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence. It is crucial for individuals to make responsible choices and avoid impaired driving to prevent tragic incidents like this from occurring.