Drunk driver shows remorse for deadly pedestrian crash: I do take accountability [Video]

TAMPA, Fla. – A drunk driver who hit and killed a pedestrian is headed to jail after receiving a break from a judge in Tampa on Tuesday.

Last month, Stuart Cobb pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter, and during his sentencing hearing on Tuesday, he showed remorse for what happened two years ago.

“I want to let the court know that I, in no way, take this lightly. There is no point that anyone should have to deal with this kind of tragedy and I do take accountability for my actions,” said a tearful Cobb.

Prosecutors say Cobb was driving drunk on MLK Boulevard and Williams Road in Tampa when he hit and killed a pedestrian and kept going.

They say Cobb parked his car at a nearby Walmart and did something unusual – he returned to the crime scene and admitted his involvement in the incident.

His defense attorney, Jeff Marshall, suggested the pedestrian may have darted onto the roadway.

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