A Wisconsin man who was caught driving under the influence for the SEVENTH time has reportedly killed somebody after a serious crash.
It begs the question…why on earth was this monster not locked up long before he was able to do this?
If you keep driving under the influence, you should lose more than just your driving privileges. You should be locked up. Right?
At a glance:
- A 56-year-old Wisconsin man, Gregory Moritz, faces multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence for the seventh time, causing a crash that killed his 87-year-old passenger.
- Moritz reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign, losing control of the vehicle, which overturned multiple times before coming to a rest in a ditch.
- The passenger, Ralph Finkler, was airlifted to a hospital but later died from injuries sustained in the crash.
A 56-year-old Wisconsin man has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence for the seventh time, causing a fatal crash that claimed the life of his 87-year-old passenger. The crash occurred on Sunday, October 6, 2024, around 4:15 p.m., in Lowell, Wisconsin.
According to authorities, Gregory Moritz of Reedsville was driving a truck northbound on Baker Road when he reportedly blew through a stop sign at the intersection of County Road GI. Moritz lost control of the vehicle, causing it to spin, leave the road, and overturn multiple times before coming to rest in a ditch near County Road I.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and treated Moritz, who was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI). His passenger, Ralph Finkler, 87, was transported by medical helicopter to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
Records show that this was Moritz’s seventh OWI offense. He now faces a series of serious charges, including:
- Homicide by Intoxicated Use of a Vehicle (2nd+)
- OWI (7th, 8th, or 9th offense)
- Bodily Harm or Threat to a Health Care Provider
- Obstruction of Emergency/Rescue Persons
- Resisting or Obstructing an Officer
Investigators have determined that both alcohol and speed were contributing factors in the crash. Neither Moritz nor Finkler were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident.
During his initial court appearance at the Dodge County Courthouse on Tuesday, a $100,000 cash bond was set for Moritz. He is scheduled to return for a review hearing on October 30, followed by a preliminary hearing on November 14.
The incident remains under investigation as authorities continue to assess the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
We need to start exploring new ways to make our roads safe – because, apparently, some people don’t know how to follow very simple rules.
