Racing suspect involved in death of 18-year-old woman sentenced

Published May 22, 2025 4:30 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The racing suspect involved in the death of an 18-year-old girl was sentenced for manslaughter Thursday.

18-year-old Hugo Pinon received 60 months of supervised probation.

Pinon pled guilty to one count of manslaughter per domestic violence.

In January, Yuma police say Pinon was racing another person when Pinon crashed and 18-year-old Ashley Lopez was ejected from the car.

Lopez later died after being taken to Onvida health.

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