KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Leavenworth man has been sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for hitting and killing a pedestrian while riding a stolen motorcycle.
Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson said Thursday that Justen McCarter, 37, received a 42-month sentence for involuntary manslaughter and possession of a stolen motorcycle.
He pleaded guilty to both charges in October 2021.
McCarter was drag racing a stolen motorcycle on March 1, 2020, when he traveled through a 30 mph zone at 12th and Ottawa streets in Leavenworth going 80-90 mph, according to court documents.
While driving at high speeds, McCarter struck Adam Wheeler, who was crossing the street. Wheeler was killed.
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