History of Violations
Court records show Dowdy had a troubling history behind the wheel. Just one month before the fatal accident, he was charged in a DUII case in Coos County. Since 2019, he had received multiple citations for driving with a suspended license, without insurance, and without a license (KTVZ).
Family Reactions
The family of Kiley Jones expressed disappointment in what they considered a lenient punishment.
“Although I forgive him because I don’t want to live in bitterness and anger, I don’t excuse his bad behavior and his bad choice,” said her mother, Nichole Mahoney.
Her stepfather, Scott Mahoney, added:
“Her little sister used to have somebody to call and talk to about anything, and now she doesn’t have that. Her friends don’t have that person to confide in anymore, to joke with, to laugh about, to celebrate the launching of a pumpkin spice coffee.”
Jones was remembered as a caring and funny young woman who loved animals, excelled in athletics, and dreamed of a career in law enforcement.
