Sep. 18—A West Alexandria woman was sentenced to probation in a Preble County crash that killed a man last year.
What was she sentenced to?
—Elizabeth Ward, 29, was sentenced to two years of probation, according to a representative from Eaton Municipal Court.
—Her driver’s license was suspended for two years, with at least six months without driving privileges.
What was she convicted of?
—She was convicted of one count of vehicular manslaughter.
—One count each of operating a vehicle while under the influence and failure to control were dismissed, according to court records.
What was she accused of?
—On Sept. 17, 2024, Ward was driving a 2021 Kia Sorento on U.S. 35 East in Washington Twp. when she hit a trailer parked on the side of the road, according to a crash report.
—Richard B. Laycock, 59, of West Alexandria, was standing near the driver’s side of a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. He reportedly stopped on the side of the road to secure items on a trailer.
—Ward hit the back of the trailer, and the impact threw Laycock approximately 20 yards.
—Laycock was pronounced dead at the scene.
—His 21-year-old daughter was with him at the time of the crash. Medics transported her to the hospital with minor injuries.
—Ward was also taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.