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Manuel Frias Sentenced To 8 Years In Deadly Motorcycle Crash That Killed Thomas Neubert

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- A driver who was high when he struck and killed a motorcyclist has been sentenced to 8 years in prison. Manuel Frias pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident involving death.

Manuel Frias
Manuel Frias (credit: Douglas County)

On the morning of Aug. 19, 2019, Thomas Neubert was riding his motorcycle to work when he was struck by Frias, 30, at North Piney Lake Road and East County Line Road in Douglas County.

Thomas Neubert (family photo)
Thomas Neubert (credit: Neubert Family)

As witnesses rushed to help Neubert, they told investigators that Frias left the scene.

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