A man accused of causing a 2015 wreck that resulted in the death of a woman was sentenced Thursday.
“It really was an accident. I realized what happened, and it’s had an impact on my life and the direction it’s going,” Kevin Perry said. “This is the biggest and worse thing that’s happened in my life, and I’m truly regretful and sorry for what happened.”
Kevin Kaipo Perry, 40, appeared before Judge Randal Valenciano on negligent homicide in the third degree and inattention to driving charges connected to the death of Juana Domingo. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with credit for time served, followed by one year probation.
On April 19, Perry, who lives in Koloa, was sentenced to 90 days in jail on on one count of intent of choking after police say he beat up his girlfriend in 2015.
Perry is a firefighter with the Kauai Fire Department, confirmed Sarah Blane, county spokeswoman.
“I’ve seen in my job, what this thing does to families, and how hard it is. I never thought I’d be in this position,” Perry said Thursday.