Man Accused Of Running Over and Killing Girl is Sentenced

A man charged with leaving the scene of an accident with death, tampering with evidence and operating a vehicle without a valid drivers license was sentenced to 5 years in prison Thursday.Charles Sanford, 19, is accused of running over and killing 4-year-old Veronica Ford in April of 2008.Veronica and her mother had gotten off a bus on Northwest 60th Avenue in Sunrise and were crossing the street in front of that bus. According to witnesses, a Dodge Magnum driven by Sanford passed the bus and struck the girl.Witnesses told police Sanford sped away.Three days later he was arrested after his car was found in a body shop being repaired.Sanford, who pleaded no contest and waived his right to a trial, faced up to 35 years in prison.