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Jury convicts woman of all charges in deadly Ionia bike crash

Mandy Benn
Posted at 3:17 PM, Oct 06, 2023
and last updated 2023-10-06 18:52:19-04

IONIA, Mich. — The woman accused of hitting and killing two bicyclists during a Make-a-Wish charity ride in Ionia County last year has been found guilty.

Mandy Benn was convicted Friday afternoon hours after attorneys delivered closing arguments that same day.

Jury convicts woman of all charges in deadly Ionia bike crash

The jury found Benn guilty of all charges, including second-degree murder and operating a vehicle while under the influence.

A sentencing date has not been set but is expected to occur within the next three to four weeks.

Benn faces up to life in prison.

READ MORE: Prosecution, defense rest their case in trial for driver of deadly crash

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