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Defendant Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter
A deadly crash on Oklahoma Highway 100 has led to a guilty plea in federal court. Bradley Jordan Eagle-Tate, a 30-year-old Stilwell resident, admitted to involuntary manslaughter in the death of another driver.
According to investigators, Eagle-Tate’s reckless driving led to the collision on June 27, 2022. He drifted into the oncoming lane of a no-passing zone, clipping one vehicle before colliding head-on with a second vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle died at the scene.
Eagle-Tate admitted during the plea hearing that he had multiple drugs in his system at the time of the collision. The crime occurred in Adair County, within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation Reservation, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorneys Zack Parsons and Kevin Gross represented the United States in the case.
The Honorable Jason A. Robertson, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the plea in Muskogee and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report. Eagle-Tate was permitted to remain out of custody pending sentencing.
The guilty plea marks a significant development in the case, which has left a community in shock. The investigation and subsequent charges serve as a reminder of the devastating consequences of reckless driving and the importance of holding those responsible accountable.
The case is a sobering reminder of the need for increased road safety measures and stricter penalties for drivers who put others at risk. As the community comes to terms with the loss, the pursuit of justice continues.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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