Gainesville, FL — On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, a Lake City rapper known as Raw Youngin—real name Eric Javah Baker, aged 22—was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by 10 years of probation, after pleading no contest to multiple charges arising from a deadly crash last summer. The sentencing was delivered by Judge David P. Kreider in Alachua County Court.
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Incident Details
The tragic events date back to July 26, 2024, when law enforcement attempted to stop Baker’s Infiniti sedan in Gainesville. Despite the vehicle coming to a halt, he fled at high speed. Authorities did not pursue him, but the vehicle later collided with a Dodge sedan at the intersection of NW 10th Avenue and NW 6th Street. The Dodge driver, Christopher Alvord, a Kansas native, was killed at the scene. Three passengers in Baker’s vehicle were seriously injured.
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Baker himself sustained injuries in the crash, including a reported broken ankle, but still attempted to flee on foot. He was apprehended shortly thereafter by GPD K-9 units and deputies from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
Legal Proceedings and Outcome
Baker pled no contest to several charges:
Vehicular homicide with failure to render aid (second-degree felony)
Leaving the scene of an accident involving death (first-degree felony)
Reckless driving causing serious bodily injury (third-degree felony)
Fleeing and failing to obey law enforcement (third-degree felony)
Prosecutor David Margulies emphasized the severity of the case, pointing out that Baker’s reckless behavior—driving at 111 mph, running a red light, fleeing, and driving without a valid license—demonstrated complete disregard for human life.
Although prosecutors originally sought a 25-year prison term, the judge ultimately sentenced Baker to 15 years behind bars, followed by 10 years of supervised probation. Additional terms include 120 hours of community service, a driver’s license suspension, prohibition on possessing weapons, and the possibility of another 15 years if probation is violated. Baker also received 396 days of credit toward his sentence.
Impact on Victim’s Family
A heartrending moment came in court when Alvord’s parents, who had driven nearly 19 hours from Kansas, delivered an emotional statement. Alvord’s father described the irreparable loss of his son. Christopher’s sister issued a statement read aloud, saying the family would “never be the same” and insisting that “the person that killed my brother should be in jail as long as possible.”
Reflection from the Bench
Judge Kreider addressed Baker directly, acknowledging that he had avoided a full trial by taking responsibility but warning:
“You are going to come out of prison either being a different person or facing me again or another judge.”