Drunk Teen Driver Kills High School Senior Megan Voss and Her Dog in Wisconsin
Law&Crime NetworkDecember 9, 202525 min190,317 views
38 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβThe Fatal Crash
- π A speeding Dodge pickup truck, driven by 19-year-old Jason Ze, ran a stop sign and collided with high school senior Megan Voss's car in Waupun, Wisconsin.
- π Megan Voss and her dog, Blue, sustained fatal injuries in the crash. Megan was airlifted via Flight for Life.
- π₯ Eyewitness accounts described the truck traveling at high speed and disregarding the stop sign, with one witness stating the truck bounced off their car after hitting Megan's vehicle.
Driver's Initial Statements and Investigation
- β Jason Ze initially told officers he was driving his girlfriend home and couldn't recall the crash, claiming he hadn't been drinking.
- π£οΈ His story began to unravel as witnesses provided differing accounts, and paramedics questioned him about alcohol consumption.
- π Investigators noted that Jason's vehicle had no license plates, as he had recently purchased it.
Admission of Alcohol Consumption
- π» At the hospital, Jason admitted to drinking vodka and wine throughout the day at his girlfriend's house.
- π His Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) was reported as .249, more than three times the legal limit for adults.
- β οΈ Prosecutors stated Jason had a history of getting drunk at his girlfriend's house since he was 15, with her mother allegedly supplying him alcohol.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
- βοΈ Jason Ze initially pleaded not guilty to charges including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
- π€ Eight months after the crash, he pleaded guilty to two felonies: homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and second-degree recklessly endangering safety.
- π The judge highlighted Jason's prior incidents involving alcohol and driving, including a previous DUI charge where he crashed into a pillar while intoxicated.
Sentencing and Aftermath
- π Jason was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by 10 years of extended supervision.
- π He must also remain sober, undergo treatment, and complete 200 hours of community service, with 8 hours mandated annually on the anniversary of the crash.
- π In court, Jason expressed deep remorse, stating he could not forgive himself and hoped the family could find closure.
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