Milwaukee fatal crash; Anteyona Sandifer sentenced, 25 years prison

MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Anteyona Sandifer on Monday, Feb. 19 to 25 years in prison plus another 15 years of extended supervision in connection to a Mother's Day 2023 crash near 60th and Fond du Lac that killed five people. 

Prosecutors call it one of Milwaukee County's deadliest crashes in decades.

Anteyona Sandifer

"This was a series of bad decisions.  Drinking in excess to a .167 –twice the legal limit," said Sara Sadowski, prosecutors. 

It happened at 60th and Fond du Lac on Mother's Day 2023. Sandifer pleaded guilty to five counts of second-degree reckless homicide. Among the dead – Sandifer's teenage cousin, sister and 20-month-old God-daughter.

Investigators say Sandifer was speeding and blew a red light. Sandifer's vehicle hit a police and an SUV. Debris was scattered 100 feet away. Bodies were in the street. Prosecutors say Sandifer did not have the toddler in a car seat. 

SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News

"She knew she shouldn’t be driving.  She’s been cited several times for this type of behavior," Sadowski said. 

Sandifer also did not have a driver's license. 

Crash near 60th and Fond du Lac, Milwaukee

"She’s human at the end of the day. Humans make mistakes," said Tanyle Sandifer, who supported Anteyona.

Family members of the youngest victim, Aniya Robinson, did not see it that way. 

"It’s painful. We have to suffer this every day of our life. She knew better," said Reba Beckworth. 

Anteyona Sandifer

The judge called this case a tragedy. He said Sandifer did not intend to hurt anyone, but said her actions were reckless. 

"I take full responsibility," Sandifer said. 

FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android

Sandifer will be back in court next month for a restitution hearing.