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Worden Man Charged For Causing A Fatal Accident

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:25:23 CDT
(Edwardsville)--A man is accused of driving under the influence and causing an accident that killed the other driver. Prosecutors in Madison County have charged 41 year odl Roger Stryker of Worden with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence.

Authorities say Stryker was driving on Route 4 on March 25th when his sports utility vehicle crossed into the path of another vehicle driven by 26 year old Allen Wempe of Staunton. Wempe was pronounced dead at the scene.