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Omaha Driver Gets 10-15 Years For Fatal Wreck
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Samuel Corbitt was found guilty of motor vehicle homicide in the death of 18-year-old Amanda Meyers.

An Omaha man has been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison for motor vehicle homicide in the death of 18-year-old Amanda Meyers.

Channel 6 News reports that this morning, a judge also ordered Samuel Corbitt's license be suspended for 15 years. Corbitt had faced up to 50 years behind bars.

The crash happened on September 28, 2010 when, police say, Meyers pulled out onto Pacific Street from 64th Avenue. Although Corbitt had the right of way, his blood alcohol level at the time of the crash was .210.

Meyers of Bellevue, although a minor, had also been drinking that evening. She tested at .073.