The defendant told the court she was remorseful, while the victim's family said they were disappointed the sentence was not longer.
Fresno, CA - October 20, 2026
Jamie McKenzie, 31, was handed a term of one year behind bars and three years of probation by a Fresno County judge over a hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist Marvin Johnson Jr. in central Fresno. Prosecutors said the crash happened in July.
Key Facts
- Date: Crash occurred in July, according to prosecutors; sentencing first reported October 20, 2026
- Location: Central Fresno, Fresno County, California
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: Motorcycle, with the rider returning home from a job with Amazon
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (Marvin Johnson Jr.)
- Reported by: ABC30 Fresno (KFSN-TV)
Crash Overview
Prosecutors said Marvin Johnson Jr. was riding his motorcycle home from a job with Amazon when the crash happened in July. The driver, McKenzie, left the scene. In court, she said she panicked and ran, and that once she got home she realized leaving had been the wrong choice. She expressed deep remorse in court and said she wished the night could be erased.
Court statements showed her lawyer was contacted roughly a week after the crash, while custody came about three weeks after it. Her defense attorney said he advised her to stay silent until there was enough evidence, and that the defense had called police several times, only to be told officers could do nothing at that point.
At the sentencing hearing, Johnson's family and loved ones filled the courtroom and asked the judge to impose the maximum sentence of four years. Judge Rai Singh Badhesha instead imposed one year in jail and three years of probation. The judge said the defendant had acted honestly, though perhaps later than she should have, and had shown some remorse.
Johnson's family said they were disappointed and felt there was no justice. Prosecutors also said they were disappointed, noting the sentence was less than the at least two years recommended by probation.