A tragic incident that took the life of 6-year-old Aiden Leos on the Costa Mesa (55) Freeway has reached a legal resolution as Marcus Eriz and Wynne Lee receive their sentences.

Marcus Eriz: 40 Years to Life

Marcus Eriz, the individual convicted of firing the shot that resulted in the death of Aiden Leos, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. This ruling comes after Eriz was found guilty of second-degree murder and firing at an occupied vehicle, with additional allegations of personal use of a handgun found true.

Wynne Lee: Accessory to Crime

Wynne Lee, who was driving during the road rage incident, pleaded guilty to being an accessory to the crime and carrying a concealed weapon in the vehicle. Lee has been sentenced to four years behind bars, although with custody credits and time served on home confinement, she has already completed her sentence.

Tragic Events Unfold

The incident occurred on May 21, 2021, on the freeway in Yorba Linda. Aiden Leos was in a car seat in his mother Joanna Cloonan’s vehicle, being driven to kindergarten, when a confrontation ensued between Cloonan’s Chevrolet Sonic and the defendants’ Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen.

Road Rage Escalation

As the vehicles jostled for position on the freeway, tensions escalated. Lee, driving the Volkswagen, made a sarcastic peace sign which was followed by a gesture from Cloonan. Subsequently, Eriz fired a shot from a Glock 9mm handgun, striking the Chevrolet and fatally injuring young Aiden.

Legal Proceedings and Sentencing

Eriz and Lee, who were headed to their workplace at Gerber Glass, a collision repair shop, were arrested and charged in connection with the incident. The recent sentencing brings a legal conclusion to the tragic event that took the life of Aiden Leos and deeply impacted his family.

Conclusion

The sentencing of Marcus Eriz and Wynne Lee brings a measure of closure to the devastating loss of Aiden Leos. As legal proceedings conclude, the memory of this tragic incident serves as a reminder of the consequences of road rage and the importance of restraint in moments of conflict. Download The Local News App to stay updated on local developments and news stories.

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