Man who killed U of M student in hit-and-run crash sentenced
Angela Christopher holds a photo of her 20-year-old daughter Ava, who was killed after her car was hit by Julio Hernandez. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
The incident happened in July 2023, when Hernandez, behind the wheel of a stolen car, blew through the red light going an estimated 88 mph.
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Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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