Man Sentenced for Deadly Drunk Driving Crash in Parma

Sentencing took place today for a Riga man who admitted driving drunk during a crash that killed another driver.

Matthew Magar was sentenced to to 7 and 1/3 to 22 years behind bars after pleading guilty to several charges including manslaughter.

Prosecutors said Matthew Magar was driving at least 90 miles an hour and had a blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit.

The crash happened on January 7 at the intersection of Parma Center Road and Clarkson-Parma Townline Road.

The crash killed Dilek Ogut, of Greece.


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