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Monday, May 16, 2011

Huffing Crash Leaves Man in Wheelchair

Via rapidcityjournal.com in Rapid City, SD

A 25-year-old Rapid City man, has pleaded guilty to vehicular battery in a crash that occured on May 7.

Inhaling dust cleaner led him to black out while driving. As a result, three vehicles were involved in the accident including a 4-year-old child and a motorcycle driver. The 4-year-old's father was the only driver involved critically injured.

The 4-year-old's father, now in a wheel chair, is slowly regaining some movement and speech.

"He still has a long way to go," said Pennington County Deputy State's Attorney.


The man will be sentenced Dec. 3, facing up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.

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