Judge explains 24-year sentence in street racing crash that killed mom, toddler

The driver who hit and killed a mother and her baby on Bayshore Boulevard nearly three years ago will serve 24 years in prison. The judge said Cameron Herrin’s track record of excessive speeding contributed to his decision to give him 24 years. After the sentencing hearing, the victims’ family says they got justice and they hope this moment will spark some change. They say it’s time for the city to stop street racing culture. They want to make sure no other family loses a loved one to a crash like that again. More: FOX 13 Tampa Bay brings you the important videos like breaking news, Tampa Bay weather, and local stories. But also plenty of fun stuff, like #WeLiveHere tips, the best of our archives, and all those ’only-in-Florida’ stories. Subscribe to FOX 13 News: Watch more FOX 13 News video: Watch FOX 13