KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Lake Havasu city teenager charged in a deadly vehicle-pedestrian collision will likely enter a plea agreement that will send her to the Arizona Department of Corrections. That’s what defense attorney Brad Rideout said near the end of a July 9 settlement conference at the Mohave County Law and Justice Center in Kingman.
Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle conducted the hearing to inform Acadia Frye, 19, of the various legal options in play, and potential consequences she faces in connection with Feb. 15 accident in the 1300 block of Lake Havasu Avenue.
The Lake Havasu City Police Department reported that a vehicle operated by Frye struck pedestrians from Canada. Barry Becker, 67, died while Julie Becker, 55, was critically injured but survived.
Frye is charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault and driving under the influence of alcohol. Judge Carlisle told the defendant she could be acquitted at trial or that she could face more than 38 years of incarceration if convicted of all charges.
A pair of proposed plea agreements were also outlined during the hearing.
The first option prescribes a 9- to 12-year prison outcome. A second mandates a shorter 7- to 10.5-year prison term, followed by multiple years of probation.
“I think we’re heading to a plea Judge,” Rideout said. “I think I need to speak to my client some more about what option she might take.”
Judge Carlisle set a July 31 hearing to learn if the case will be resolved by plea deal or trial.
Dave Hawkins
