local newscast. >> this woman had been killed in a hit and run dui. and she was with her dog. so for us that was all the proof we needed. >> 22-year-old brake talman of bradenton was driving the car that hit donna. according to state troopers, his blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit. he had just crashed into another car and was fleeing the scene of the accident when he struck donna and barney, altering the chens' lives forever. he pleads not guilty to multiple charges including vehicular homicide and driving under the influence. he's currently awaiting trial. >> it's a devastating experience to have to go through that. i had to assume duties of being both mother and the father. and certainly there's a lot of psychological trauma that's going to have its effect over years. >> sheriffs deputies report