TEA, S.D. (AP) - The South Dakota Highway Patrol says the teenager driving a pickup truck that crashed last weekend, killing a passenger is facing criminal charges.
Corey Hofer, 19, is being held in the Minnehaha County Jail on a $7,500 cash bond. The patrol says Hofer lost control of the pickup near Tea Saturday night.
A 19-year-old passenger was thrown from the truck and pronounced dead at the scene. The victim has not been identified. Hofer and another passenger were injured.
Patrol spokesman Tony Mangan tells the Argus Leader Hofer is charged with vehicular homicide, reckless driving, driving under the influence, simple assault and underage purchase or possession of alcohol.
It’s not clear if Hofer has an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
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