SPOKANE, Wash. – The man responsible for a collision that killed a Spokane woman has been issued a citation.

Heather Hope died just a block away from her home. Her 16-month-old daughter, who was also in the car, survived the crash.

“If you do a crime, you should pay for your time,” said Sheila Hope, Heather’s mother. “That’s how it should be.”

The driver who hit Hope has not faced any charges. He was driving on a suspended license and was uninsured. He also admitted to smoking marijuana a few hours before the crash.

Despite the death of the young mom, the only punishment the driver has faced is a citation.

“If your license is suspended, take the vehicle from that person, auction it off, get rid of it. Then maybe you’ll learn,” said Sheila.

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Beyond the grief of the case, the collision has also come at a cost to Hope’s family. To date, they have had to fit the bill for $12,000 in expenses. That $12,000 would not have been an issue if the driver who hit Hope had been insured.

“[It’s] almost like you’re getting killed twice. You lose a daughter and now your finances,” said Sheila.

KREM 2 On Your Side talked to Spokane Police who said uninsured driving is so widespread, it represents a quarter of all traffic stops. Police said penalties could only be strengthened at the state level.

Hope’s family now plans on pushing for stricter uninsured driving laws.

A GoFundMe page has been set up for Hope’s family. The money will help them pay for a headstone.