The driver who struck and killed a Highlands Ranch 13-year-old who was on his way to school last year was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to a traffic charge. Ruben Morones pleaded guilty in October to careless driving resulting in death. As a result of the plea, charges of careless driving resulting in injury and disregarding a traffic signal were dismissed. On Tuesday, Morones was sentenced to one year of jail time, with approval for work release. Read more at: https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/driver-sentenced-teen-killed-on-way-to-school/73-d691cd9b-5944-4a8d-910b-8e63b6d41ee8 More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.