State v. Thomas

William Thomas appeals an exceptional sentence of 60 months imposed by the court following his guilty plea to vehicular homicide. He also disputes his offender score. We affirm.

On the afternoon of May 7, 1988, Mr. Thomas struck and killed 4-year-old Crystal Smith while driving his Chevrolet Blazer through a convenience store parking lot in order to avoid a red traffic light at an intersection. Witnesses estimated his speed at 15 to 25 m.p.h. He did not realize he had hit anyone. Thus, he did not stop, but continued across the street to a second store at which he purchased beer. A witness…