Judge orders defendant to pay $7,365 in restitution for hit‑and‑run; probation modified

Judge Tammy Long Hayward on Wednesday ordered Adriana Perez to pay $7,365.38 in restitution to a motorist whose vehicle was damaged in a hit‑and‑run collision earlier in 2024.

Why it matters: The judge modified Perez’s sentence to add the full restitution amount, ordered a minimum monthly payment of $400, and suspended the probation supervision fee so payments go directly to the victim, Amanda Campbell. The court emphasized the victim’s physical and emotional injuries and the cost of vehicle repairs.

The state presented photographs of the damaged vehicle and an estimate from MOP Auto Solutions showing total repair costs of $7,365.38. Victim Amanda Campbell testified the crash left her and her child injured, she had ongoing medical concerns, and she had not repaired the vehicle because she lacked funds and the at‑fault driver lacked insurance. The defense noted the victim’s duty to mitigate damages and argued the victim might be eligible for uninsured‑motorist coverage; the judge said those avenues remain available but nonetheless ordered restitution from Perez.

Prosecutor Ponder asked the court to modify the sentence to include full restitution; defense counsel argued for consideration of Perez’s limited ability to pay and noted probation and other obligations. Judge Hayward found the victim’s documented estimate and testimony sufficient and added restitution to the sentence. The judge set payment terms, directed that payments be applied to restitution before supervision fees and told Perez to work with probation and the clerk’s office on the schedule.

Next steps: The clerk’s office will provide a certified final disposition on request; probation staff will supervise payments and monitor compliance. The judge instructed counsel and court staff to exchange contact and estimate documents to ensure the clerk has the latest paperwork.