SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man accused of killing a bicyclist after hitting them with his vehicle was convicted Monday.
According to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, a jury found Armando Moreno-Rodriguez guilty of murdering Michael Dodson, as well as gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, hit and run, and driving on a suspended license.
The charges were a result of the accident that happened in June 2021.
According to the district attorney’s office, Moreno-Rodriguez drove through a main gate and onto the American River bike path. He was driving at 35mph for 4 miles before hitting Dodson.
After hitting Dodson, officials said Moreno-Rodriguez kept driving until his car stopped due to the damage of the impact.
Dodson died one month later suffering from major injuries.
Moreno-Rodriguez’s blood alcohol level was .27, according to the district attorney. He already has three prior misdemeanor convictions for DUI.
He faces a maximum sentence of 15 years to life. Sentencing is scheduled for June 9.
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