Hit & Run Driver Gets Jail Time For Striking Jogger

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) - A man accused in a hit-and-run that injured a jogger in Highlands Ranch last September has been sentenced.

A judge sentenced Markus Lide, 33, to one year in jail for careless driving and four years probation for leaving the scene of an accident.

Markus Lide (credit: Douglas County Sheriff's Office)

Lide drove up on a sidewalk and hit Tina Benner while she was jogging. She spent time in the hospital with internal injuries and several broken bones.

Tina Benner (credit: Facebook)

Lide said he fell asleep at the wheel and didn't knew he hit anyone.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.