The driver who pled guilty to causing the crash that killed an ASU graduate has been sentenced to prison.
Eric Hodge, 47, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter and fleeing the scene of a tragic collision.
“It is inadequate, and I feel he will reoffend. So I don’t have much faith in him.” Seeing how he’s done so far,” remarked Hannah’s mother, Della Doore.
Hannah Henry was hit by a vehicle on February 8, 2026, near Central Avenue and Elwood Street, while riding her bike in the bike lane. According to Phoenix police, Hodge was later found at a residence and acknowledged his involvement in the incident. Hodge was high on fentanyl when he hit Henry and fled the scene to obtain more.
“I want them to understand how foolish this was. I did not have to drive. He did not have to take fentanyl. These were all choices, and our precious girl is no longer with us as a result of his decisions,” said Doore.
Henry, 26, did not survive the crash. She was an accomplished triathlete who won two NCAA national championships. Henry earned a bachelor’s degree from ASU in 2021 before pursuing a master’s degree.
Henry was honored into the Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame this October. Her extraordinary legacy carries on as the first member of the Sun Devil Triathlon program to be inducted into the Sun Devil Hall of Fame, as well as through a scholarship named in her honor, according to the ASU website.
After serving his prison sentence, Hodge will be placed on probation for five years, and his license will be revoked. The defendant received credit for time already served in detention.
“This is not something I intended to do. I apologize from the bottom of my heart. I know I can’t do anything to ease your pain. My heart’s broken as well. I am truly sorry. I just hope you know that,” said Eric Hodge.
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