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ST. GEORGE — The man who was arrested following a hit-and-run crash that left one pedestrian dead on Red Cliffs Drive in Washington, in Washington County, was sentenced on Jan. 31 to jail for one year with credit for time served and three years of probation.
Joe Emanuel Hernandez, 21, of West Valley, appeared in 5th District Court for sentencing on two third-degree felony charges: one count of accident involving death and filing a false insurance claim. He was also sentenced on one misdemeanor count each of obstruction of justice, negligent homicide and driving on a suspended license.
On the night of April 6, 2023, emergency dispatch received a call that an injured man was lying in the roadway near 1050 W. Red Cliffs Drive, as previously reported by St. George News. Several motorists were rendering aid to the man when officers and emergency personnel arrived. Despite lifesaving efforts, Miguel Redshirt succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Redshirt was reportedly dressed in dark clothing and had started to cross the street when he was struck by an SUV. The driver of the SUV then fled the scene, police say.
