<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0Lmr5g_0vj4ymeA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0Lmr5g_0vj4ymeA00" width="1320" height="743" >AUSTIN, Texas — On Wednesday, one final court hearing is expected to decide whether an alleged drunk driver goes on trial or straight to prison. A grieving family wants a long sentence after their daughter was killed in a crash that left four people dead.The crash happened on the southbound frontage road of I-35 in front of the car dealerships in South Austin. This stretch of road can be tricky to navigate anytime with drivers getting on and off the interstate and in and out of businesses and side streets.In July of 2023, this was where Arthur Lee Wright was allegedly speeding when he slammed into the back of an Uber with five people inside. Only one person in the ride share survived.PREVIOUS COVERAGE |4 dead, 2 injured in S Austin rollover crashAmong those killed were Miranda Rendon, her boyfriend Dante David and their friend, Taylor Johnson. They were here from San Antonio to celebrate Miranda’s 26th birthday.Initially wright's attorneys asked that their client get a 10 year sentence. Miranda's mom told us he deserves much more.Janet Zepeda said, “I hope that they give him the time that he deserves. I want to see justice for everyone To come up with 10 years was a slap in the face."According to the crash affidavit, Wright had been out celebrating his own birthday. The charges he's facing include intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle and collision involving death.With the 10 year plea deal rejected, Wright's attorneys are now proposing a deal where their client will accept a 32 year sentence. Wednesday’s final hearing will determine whether Wright can reach a deal with prosecutors or he goes on trial.</div></body>

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Final hearing today for driver charged in 2023 crash that killed 4 people

AUSTIN, Texas — On Wednesday, one final court hearing is expected to decide whether an alleged drunk driver goes on trial or straight to prison. A grieving family wants a long sentence after their daughter was killed in a crash that left four people dead. The crash happened on...