The driver of a car that blew a stop sign, causing a fatal traffic accident last June has been arraigned in Sheboygan County Circuit Court.
24-year-old Ethan Schmitz of Plymouth appeared before Judge Rebecca Persick on Tuesday on felony charges of Homicide by Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Reckless Driving Causing Great Bodily Harm. The charges stem from this past June 7th when Persick reportedly crossed Highway 57 on County Highway A-South near Adell, colliding with a southbound vehicle and injuring two persons. The driver of that vehicle died the next day while the passenger remained hospitalized serious injuries.
Records show that Schmitz was traveling faster than the 35 mph limit and never slowed down before entering the intersection.
Schmitz pleaded not guilty to the charges and posted $15,000 cash bond. He’ll be required to wear a GPS monitor while under release, and will make his next court appearance on February 10th.
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