Man who hit, killed 16-year-old boy pleads guilty

A man learned his punishment on Monday for hitting and killing a 16-year-old boy with his car.

Joseph Popovich pleaded guilty to three of the most serious charges in exchange for dropping the other seven counts -- homicide by vehicle by DUI, accident involving death and driving under the influence.

Prosecutors confirmed to Channel 11 that Popovich was sentenced to three-six years in prison plus, four years of probation once he is released.

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Popovich was under 21 at the time he was driving home from an after prom party in Pine Township, and hit and killed 16-year-old Kai Hrabovsky in May of last year.

Hrabovsky was a student at Homer Center and was walking in the grass along the road after prom when he was hit and killed.

Police found Popovich at his Homer City home after the crash.

His blood alcohol level that night of the crash was double the legal limit.

Popovich was also ordered to pay a $6,000 fine and won't be eligible for parole until he serves at least three years in prison.

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