(La Porte, IN) - A La Porte man with a drunk driving death on his record is accused of driving impaired again.

 

Ryan Flotow is charged with Operating while Intoxicated in La Porte Circuit Court. Authorities said he was clocked speeding about three weeks ago on Indiana 2 near 300 East. The officer also noticed the driver having difficulty staying in his lane of travel and pulled him over.

 

Police said Flotow admitted to having a few drinks at a bar in New Carlisle.  He was arrested with an alleged blood alcohol close to three times the legal limit.

 

In 2013, a then 22-year old Flotow was living in North Liberty when he crashed into some trees on 875 East outside Mill Creek. His 21 year old brother, Kyle, was a passenger who later died from injuries sustained in the accident.

 

Police said Flotow's blood alcohol level at the time was nearly twice the legal limit.

 

Flotow was later sentenced to one year in the La Porte County Jail and two years on probation.

 

The current charge was upgraded to a level 5 Felony because of having a death caused by Operating while Intoxicated on his criminal record. He could face anywhere from a one-to-six year sentence on the charge.