A 42-year-old Lower Brule man is behind bars, charged with involuntary manslaughter after a deadly crash on July 26, 2020.
Eugene Skunk, a resident of Lower Brule, South Dakota, was indicted by a federal grand jury on September 9, 2020, for his alleged role in the fatal accident.
The maximum penalty for Skunk’s crime is up to eight years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered if Skunk is found guilty.
According to the indictment, Skunk killed another human being by operating a motor vehicle in a grossly negligent manner on July 26, 2020, in Lower Brule, South Dakota. The charge is merely an accusation, and Skunk is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation into Skunk’s alleged crime is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Lower Brule. Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy Morley is prosecuting the case.
Skyunk was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
Skunk’s alleged crime is a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.
Defendant Name: Eugene Skunk
Crime: Involuntary Manslaughter
City and State: Lower Brule, South Dakota
Date: July 26, 2020
Sentence: Remanded to U.S. Marshals Service pending trial
Fine: Up to $250,000
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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