ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – Daniel Riley, the man who caused a February 2023 crash in St. Louis that cost Middle Tennessee teen Janae Edmondson her legs , has been sentenced.
Riley was found guilty on March 7 of second-degree assault, fourth-degree assault, armed criminal action, and operating a vehicle without a valid license. Jurors had recommended a sentence of nearly 19 years in prison.
St. Louis Circuit Court Judge Michael Noble agreed with the jury’s recommendation and, on Thursday, April 18, sentenced Riley to 18 years and nine months in state prison.
Prior to sentencing, the Edmondson family approached the judge’s bench to deliver a victim impact statement before the court. Janae wore prosthetic legs and used a cane to help her walk.
Janae’s mother, Francine Edmondson, read the statement with Janae’s father, James Edmondson, standing by in support of his wife and daughter.