(St. Joseph County, IN) - A man is facing multiple charges for a crash in December that claimed the life of a La Porte man

 

Kyle Seals, 28, is charged in St. Joseph County with two counts of Level 4 felony operating while intoxicated and level 5 felony reckless homicide.  The crash happened on U.S. 6 near Poplar Road.

 

Police said Seals crossed the center line, striking a vehicle driven by 44 year old William Dankert, IV.  Dankert was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Authorities said Seals tested positive for marijuana and other drugs in his system.  Each Level 4 felony count carries a sentencing range of two to 12 years while the Level 5 felony has a sentencing range of one to six years.

 

According to his obituary, Dankert owned businesses throughout the country involving real estate development and other areas like construction and farming.