Andrew Vidovich pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter and was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 2024 motorcycle crash that killed his wife, Marti Vidovich. He had cocaine and lorazepam in his system and a blood alcohol level of 0.16 three hours after the crash.
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Fine$5,0001Who pays or receives it: Andrew Vidovich
Who's involved
Andrew Vidovichdefendant; pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter
Marti Vidovichcrash victim; passenger on motorcycle
Sam Mossstate District Judge
Brown County District Attorney's Officeprosecutors
The facts
Crash occurred Oct. 25, 2024, on FM 3021 near Hideout Country Club.1
Marti Vidovich died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.2
Blood test showed Vidovich had blood alcohol concentration of 0.16 three hours after crash.12Stated by 2 sources
Cocaine and lorazepam were found in Vidovich's blood after the crash.12Stated by 2 sources
Vidovich pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter as trial was set to begin Oct. 19.2
Vidovich was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay $5,000 fine.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Prosecutors Vidovich was traveling at high rate of speed when he failed to negotiate curve leaving Hideout.1
Andrew Vidovich He had not used cocaine on the day of the crash.2
Prosecutors Vidovich admitted to consuming cocaine the day of crash during punishment hearing.1
Where the sources disagree
Location of crash FM 3021 near Hideout Country Club per [1]; State Highway 302 near Hideout Country Club per [2]
When Vidovich consumed cocaine Vidovich testified he had not used cocaine on day of crash but acknowledged on cross-examination he had per [2]; DA's Office says Vidovich admitted to consuming cocaine the day of crash per [1]
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Brownwood man gets 10 years in prison for fatal motorcycle crash that killed wife
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