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Minnesota Teen Sentenced to 44 Months for Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old

Evidence of phone use before impact drove the case, prompting the family to argue for a tougher penalty.

Overview

  • Iversen, sentenced Wednesday to 44 months in prison, received credit for 409 days already served after pleading guilty to criminal vehicular homicide.
  • The February 26, 2025 collision occurred at County Roads 6 and 83 in Independence when he ran a stop sign and hit the Loycano family’s GMC Acadia.
  • Lilyana Loycano, 11, died two days later from her injuries after being taken to the hospital from the scene.
  • Investigators said phone data showed Iversen was using his device in the moments before the crash, supporting the distracted driving case.
  • Relatives denounced the term as too light during the hearing, while Iversen apologized and his lawyer cited emerging mental health issues.