It’s seven years in prison for a Rough and Ready woman, in a fatal hit-and-run accident that happened nearly two years ago. 49-year-old Amy Hannan had pleaded guilty, last December, to the most serious charge of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, which included a sentencing enhancement of leaving the scene of a crime. The Nevada County judge’s sentence was in line with what prosecutors wanted. But District Attorney Jesse Wilson says the judge had first ordered a 90-day diagnostic for Hannan before making a decision. She could have been sentenced anywhere from probation to eight years in prison, due to her lack of prior driving violations…

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The accident happened in August of 2020 near the Fairgrounds…

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The victim, 59-year-old Michael Jodoin, was a Waste Management employee. Authorities say Hannan was under the influence of a prescribed medication, methamphetamine, and marijuana.