Tragedy struck on Via Appia Way and Sagebrush Way in Louisville back on July 8th, 2024, when Mary Landry's vehicle collided with pedestrian Judy Florian. According to Boulder County, Florian was crossing the intersection when Landry, failing to notice her, struck her, resulting in Florian's immediate death.
Investigation reports indicate Florian was thrown 12-15 feet from the impact. Lying in front of the vehicle, police found her without shoes, with one of them discovering her in a nearby storm gutter. 911 was called by multiple parties, including the driver herself. Examination of Landry's cell phone provided further insight into the crash causes, revealing that both a messaging app and Pandora radio were in use close to the time of the accident.
On July 10, Mary Landry faced the consequences of that day. In court, she pleaded guilty to a charge related to Judy Florian's death, careless driving. The sentence handed down to Landry included 300 hours of community service, attendance of an ISAE distracted driving course, an undisclosed fine, and participation in restorative justice programs, the specific terms of which remain at the discretion of involved parties, as detailed by Boulder County.
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