Kody Salcido of Belgrade has been sentenced to eight years in the Montana Department of Corrections for felony negligent vehicular assault, the Gallatin County Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.

District Court Judge Andrew Breuner issued the sentence Thursday.

The conviction stems from a May 1, 2022, crash in Gallatin County in which Salcido, while under the influence of alcohol and other substances, lost control of his vehicle, causing it to roll. The crash paralyzed one passenger and caused bodily injury to another.

“This sentencing reflects our continued commitment to holding offenders accountable and supporting victims in their pursuit of justice,” County Attorney Audrey Cromwell said. “This outcome was made possible through strong collaboration among law enforcement, victim ser

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