Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Crash That Killed Crystal Mom
A driver convicted in a fatal crash that killed a Crystal mother of two learned his punishment on Thursday.
Judge Lisa Janzen sentenced Quintin Hudson, 21, of Minneapolis to 13 3/4 years. About two-thirds of that sentence is expected to be served in prison, the rest on supervised release.
The criminal complaint said Hudson was speeding and fled police before blowing through a stop sign and striking a minivan at the intersection of 36th and Orchard Avenues N. in Robbinsdale in July 2023. When asked why he didn’t stop, Hudson said he “didn’t want to,” the complaint said.
The complaint said the officer ended the pursuit after one block.
Hudson pleaded guilty in October to one count of fleeing a peace officer resulting in death and one count of fleeing a peace officer resulting in great bodily harm.
The crash killed 34-year-old Emily Gerding and severely injured her husband, John Gerding, who suffered a traumatic brain injury.
The couple have two young children.
Both worked as special education teachers in the Anoka-Hennepin School District.
“They made a difference in the lives of so many members of our community,” said Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty in a statement to CCX News. “While the impact of this tragedy is most acutely felt by Emily’s family, our community now suffers as well. Mr. Hudson’s reckless actions took one life and affected many more. This sentence holds him accountable and will protect our community.”
Photo provided of Gerding family
