Thorton L. Gressler, 19, killed, Zachary J. E. Romnek, 19, injured, arrested on multiple charges, after their pickup left the Martha Lane roadway near Riverview, overturned and crashed into a tree.
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:28amAccident Date:
Friday, March 28, 201419-year-old charged with 2 felonies for Oconto County crash that killed friend.
A 19-year-old man faces two felonies in connection with an Oconto County crash that killed his friend.
A 19-year-old man faces two felonies in connection with an Oconto County crash that killed his friend.
Zachary J. E. Romnek is charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and knowingly operating a motor vehicle while suspended-causing death.
Nineteen-year-old Thorton L. Gressler of Bonduel died at the crash scene in the town of Riverview, about eight miles northeast of Mountain.
The criminal complaint says the crash occurred around 2:25 a.m. Saturday when Romnek's pickup truck went off the road and rolled into a tree.
If convicted of both charges, he could face a maximum sentence of 31 years.
Romnek made an initial appearance in Oconto County Circuit Court Monday afternoon, where a judge set $5,000 cash bond.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Thorton L. Gressler
Zachary J. E. Romnek
Roadway:
Oconto County W and Martha LaneCity:
Riverview, WICounty:
Douglas County, WIArea:
Duluth, MN-Superior, WI
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Zachary Romnek
This is a great kid who has
This is a great kid who has lost his best friend. Cops said in court that he wasn't speeding and wasn't over alc. limit. Wiped out on ice. People should be told truth.
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