This browser does not support the Video element.
Man accused in crash that killed 9-year-old Florida girl to enter plea deal
Police say the crash was so horrific it split the car in half.
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - The man accused in a crash that killed a 9-year-old girl in Altamonte Springs took a plea deal on Thursday. The crash was so violent it split the victim's car in half, police said.
Ulises Mora was sentenced to 10 years in prison. In addition, the judge gave him two years of community control, three years of supervised probation, permanent revocation of his driver's license, substance abuse evaluation and treatment, psychosocial evaluation, and 100 hours of community service.
The victim’s family has waited more than two years for this plea deal. They told FOX 35 News they were disappointed because it was supposed to happen last week but was postponed until Thursday.
MORE NEWS: Florida K-9 finds missing girl during Tropical Storm Elsa
This crash happened in Altamonte Springs in March of 2019. Police say 9-year-old Keilani Carro was killed when a Porsche slammed into her family’s car. Investigators say the driver of that Porsche, Ulises Mora, was drunk at the time.
Ever since then, the family has been seeking justice.
MORE NEWS: Sheriff: Alligator attack suspected in Florida woman’s death
"This case has gone long enough and my daughter deserves justice," Keilani's mother, Vanessa Carro said.
About a dozen of Keilani's family members were in the courtroom for the plea hearing on Thursday.
"She was so attached to me," her mother said. "She slept with me every night. We really miss her."
Mora spoke in court during the hearing. He apologized to the family.
"I swear to you," Mora said through tears. "I wish that tomorrow that she’s here and I’m not and I’m sorry."
Watch FOX 35 News for the latest Central Florida stories.
This browser does not support the Video element.