Luis Miranda-Vilchis was sentenced to 18 to 31 months for the felony hit-and-run conviction, followed by a consecutive 12-month term for the impaired driving charge, according to court records. The sentences will run back-to-back, meaning Miranda-Vilchis could serve up to 43 months behind bars.

In entering his plea, Miranda-Vilchis admitted to an aggravating factor of knowingly creating a great risk of death to more than one person in the hit-and-run case. For the impaired driving charge, he admitted a grossly aggravating factor because his impaired driving caused serious injury to another person. He also acknowledged two additional aggravating factors: especially reckless or dangerous driving and negligent driving that led to a reportable accident.

The crash occurred in west Charlotte, though specific details about the location and time were not immediately available. The victim was previously identified in earlier coverage, but their name was not released in the sentencing report.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about traffic safety and impaired driving in the Charlotte area. Community advocates have long called for stronger enforcement and prevention measures to reduce collisions involving impaired drivers. The consecutive sentences imposed in this case reflect the seriousness with which the court treated the offenses, particularly the decision to drive while impaired and then flee the scene.

Miranda-Vilchis will begin serving his sentence immediately. The court did not indicate whether he would be eligible for parole or early release.