Sentencing

Dear Judge,

No one can measure the loss of a child. No one can measure the loss of a sibling. I cannot imagine how the driver feels. I cannot imagine how her mother feels, trying to support her daughter through this. I only know that this was a tragic accident that affected many lives, but most directly, the lives of Haylee and the driver. It is my opinion, that had there been sidewalks on Main Street, between the high school and the housing at Valleywoods Drive, this accident may not have occurred. Although the circumstances that bring us here are unfortunate, I do not think jail time would help anyone. 

With that in mind, it is my hope that the driver would be asked to petition the city of Swanton and secure funds to have sidewalks put in. This type of community service fits the scenario. Her efforts could help prevent another accident of this type from happening again and would benefit the community in so many ways. It could also provide some healing to the driver and to the Brandt family knowing that something good came from the tragic accident that took Haylee’s life.

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Haylee's Mom