Family praises judge for sentence in fatal hit-and-run

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 26, 2026 1:55 PM CT | Published: March 26, 2026 1:51 PM CT

Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Ray Lepone sentenced Julio Hernandez, 21, to five years in prison for vehicular homicide.

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Jody Callahan

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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