Claremore Man Sentenced for Involuntary Manslaughter and Assault
TULSA, Okla. – A Claremore man was sentenced today for involuntary manslaughter and assault that resulted in serious bodily injury, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.
U.S. District Judge John D. Russell sentenced Jerry Dean Luton, III, 35, for Involuntary Manslaughter in Indian Country and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury in Indian Country. Judge Russell ordered Luton to serve 84 months’ imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release.
Court records show that in August 2023, Timothy Austin was driving with his wife when Luton crossed the center line, hitting the Austins’ vehicle head-on, killing Timothy and injuring his wife of more than 51 years.
The investigation revealed that Luton was driving without a license and impaired by alcohol, methamphetamine, and marijuana in his system. Despite being a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Luton was permitted to remain on bond and voluntarily surrender to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.
The FBI and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigated the case, while Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew P. Cyran prosecuted the case. The devastating crash has left a family grieving, and the community questioning the severity of the sentence.
As the Grimy Times investigates further, we will provide updates on this and other cases of reckless driving and its consequences. Stay tuned for more information on this developing story.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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