Loyal Man Charged in Snowmobile Accident Appears in Clark County Court
Friday, March 24th, 2017 -- 10:25 AM
-A Loyal man charged for a snowmobile accident that resulted in the death of his passenger appeared in Clark County Court on Thursday.According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Department, on Sunday February 12th, they received a 911 call of a snowmobile accident located north east of Catlin Ave/STH 98 in the Township of Sherman. Steven Lauenstein lost control of his snowmobile when they entered a wooded area and his passenger, 34-year-old Robert Kurz, was ejected and died from his injuries.
Lauenstein has been charged with three counts including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. The sheriff’s department stated that speed and alcohol appeared to be factors in the accident. During his preliminary hearing on Thursday, probable cause was found so his court proceedings will continue. He also entered a not guilty plea to the charges against him.
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