EUGENE, OR — A man convicted in the death of a respected educator and marathon runner has been sentenced to more than six years in prison following a fatal DUI crash.
Sentence Handed Down After Jury Conviction
Scott Stolarczyk was sentenced to 75 months in prison after being found guilty of:
- Second-degree manslaughter
- Driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)
The verdict came after a three-day trial related to the death of Sharon Shuman.
Victim Remembered as Educator and Athlete
Shuman was a professor at the University of Oregon, as well as a skilled violinist and dedicated marathon runner.
She was out for a morning run along the Amazon running path when she was struck and killed.
Crash Details and Driver’s Defense
Prosecutors said Stolarczyk veered off the roadway and hit Shuman while driving.
During the trial, the defendant claimed he had blacked out due to a coughing fit. However, evidence showed his blood alcohol concentration was 0.19%, more than twice the legal limit.
Additional Penalties Imposed
Along with the prison sentence, the court ordered:
- 45 months of post-prison supervision
- Lifetime revocation of his driver’s license
Key Takeaways
- Driver sentenced to 75 months for fatal DUI crash
- Victim was a respected professor and marathon runner
- Blood alcohol level was more than double the legal limit
- Lifetime driving ban imposed
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