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Indiana fatal driving incidents and legal actions

Overview

Legal proceedings are advancing in Indiana following separate fatal driving incidents involving intoxication and reckless behavior.

In Indianapolis, Bradley Woods is scheduled to plead guilty to three felonies, including reckless homicide, related to a 2023 collision that killed Avery May. Prosecutors allege Woods fled the scene, and a proposed plea agreement could result in up to 15 years in prison. Paige Woods also faces obstruction of justice charges for allegedly attempting to remove evidence.

In Dearborn County, Steven Witte faces multiple felony charges after a June 12 head-on collision on State Road 350. The crash, caused by Witte crossing the centerline, killed Jordan and Sierra Walters and injured their two children. Witte has been charged with operating while intoxicated involving a controlled substance and causing death, as well as causing serious bodily injury. He was recently taken into custody following a separate arrest for methamphetamine possession.

Entities

Crawford County Sheriff’s Office · James Spurling · Steven Witte · Sierra Walters · Steven E. Spurling

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Indiana drivers face felony charges in separate fatal crashes

    Two fatal drunk-driving crashes in Indiana have led to felony charges and plea agreements for the drivers involved, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Indiana man arrested after fatal single-vehicle crash

    Steven E. Spurling was arrested and charged with a Level 4 felony after a fatal single-vehicle crash in Crawford County, Indiana, that resulted in the death of a passenger.

Sources

wishtv.com · wtlcfm.com