Iowa man pleads guilty to manslaughter in July 4th UTV crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 22:51 · Archive

A man has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter after a UTV crash killed a child.

Zachary Berger, 38, from Indianola, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter following a UTV crash on 4 July in Hughes County, South Dakota. The crash resulted in the death of a nine-year-old child.

Berger faces a maximum prison sentence of 15 years. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for 31 December. According to Attorney General Marty Jackley, the guilty plea resolves the charges against him.

How it is being reported

• Iowa man pleads guilty to deadly UTV Hughes County crashSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- An Indianola, Iowa man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Hughes County in connection to a UTV crash. Zachary Berger, 38, was driving a UTV on the Fourth of July when it crashed, killing his 9-year-old daughter. Berger faces a maximum of 15 years in prison. His sentencing date is [...]Keloland · 29 Oct, 22:16
• Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in July 4th UTV crashAccording to Attorney General Marty Jackley, Zachary Berger from Indianola, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter.Dakotanewsnow · 29 Oct, 21:33

In this story: Zachary Berger · Indianola · Hughes County · South Dakota

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