Driver found guilty in vehicular manslaughter of Julia Elkin

The 86-year-old artist who struck conservationist Julia Elkin while driving in the Berkeley Hills last year was found guilty this week of vehicular manslaughter.

On Wednesday, a judge found Buldan Seka guilty of the misdemeanor as part of a negotiated settlement in which Seka gave up her license.

If Seka complies with the terms of the deal, the criminal case against her will be dismissed in a year in a process known as deferred entry of judgment. A civil suit may still be brought against her…

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