The driver, James D Hamm was charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication, driving under the influence, leaving the scene of a fatality and failure to maintain control of a vehicle. He apparently bought alcohol at a liquor store and ran into the building as he left. He struck and killed Mr. Locke about a mile later.
He was serving as the chairman of a campaign for State Representative and was killed while putting up campaign signs.
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