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SINKHOLE. TO SEE THAT STORY OR ANY UPDATES, YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE KETV MOBILE APP. A JUDGE SENTENCES THIS MAN FOR HITTING A POLICE CRUISER WHILE DRIVING THE WRONG WAY ON I-80. RICHARD WHEELER’S LICENSE IS REVOKED FOR 60 DAYS FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE. PROSECUTORS DISMISSED A WILLFUL, RECKLESS DRIVING CHARGE. OFFICERS SAY WHEELER CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AFTER MULTIPLE
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65-year-old man accused of reckless driving in Interstate 80 crash changes plea
The 65-year-old man accused of reckless driving in a crash on Interstate 80 in Omaha changed his plea in the case.Richard Wheeler pleaded no contest and was found guilty of misdemeanor driving under the influence, according to court documents.Court documents state that his license will be revoked for 60 days. A charge of misdemeanor willful reckless driving was dismissed by prosecutors.Previous coverage: Man accused of reckless driving in Interstate 80 crash in Omaha held on bondAccording to court documents, Wheeler was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-80 in January.Wheeler’s pickup hit an Omaha police cruiser, causing damage to the driver’s side mirror and door, according to court documents. The officer turned his cruiser to try to stop the driver from causing a head-on collision.Court documents state that the officer attempted to pin the pickup against the guardrail multiple times, while Wheeler continued driving in the wrong direction.Once the pickup was pinned, Wheeler continued spinning his tires and had to be pulled from his vehicle, according to court documents.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
The 65-year-old man accused of reckless driving in a crash on Interstate 80 in Omaha changed his plea in the case.
Richard Wheeler pleaded no contest and was found guilty of misdemeanor driving under the influence, according to court documents.
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Court documents state that his license will be revoked for 60 days. A charge of misdemeanor willful reckless driving was dismissed by prosecutors.
Previous coverage: Man accused of reckless driving in Interstate 80 crash in Omaha held on bond
According to court documents, Wheeler was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-80 in January.
Wheeler’s pickup hit an Omaha police cruiser, causing damage to the driver’s side mirror and door, according to court documents. The officer turned his cruiser to try to stop the driver from causing a head-on collision.
Court documents state that the officer attempted to pin the pickup against the guardrail multiple times, while Wheeler continued driving in the wrong direction.
Once the pickup was pinned, Wheeler continued spinning his tires and had to be pulled from his vehicle, according to court documents.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
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