Driver accused of fatally hitting UAW picketer sentenced

JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – The man convicted of hitting and killing a United Auto Workers picketer in Sept. 2024 has been sentenced to prison, documents obtained by News 10 confirm.

Jayden Chase, 24, pleaded no contest in May to hitting multiple UAW picketers with his vehicle in September, killing 24-year-old Seth Webb and injuring numerous others.

Chase was sentenced to a minimum of 86 months (seven years) in prison, with a maximum term of 180 months (15 years). He was awarded 65 days of time served credit.

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