The day of the crash, Janklow was driving 71 mph in a 55 mph zone when
he ran a stop sign south of Flandreau, putting his Cadillac into the
path of a motorcycle, according to Moody County State's Attorney Bill
Ellingson.

The motorcycle's rider, Randy Scott, a 55-year-old farmer, trucking
business owner and volunteer firefighter from nearby Hardwick, Minn.,
died at the scene.

Janklow suffered a broken bone in one hand and bleeding on the brain.

If the defense does offer testimony that the accident was caused at
least in part by Janklow's health, the judge could allow testimony
about his 12 speeding tickets over a five-year period in the 1990s and
three accidents on his record.

One incident that will be allowed is a reported close-call at the same
intersection a year ago.

Jennifer Walters said that on Dec. 29, 2002, Janklow nearly hit her
pickup when he ran a stop sign there.

She said she didn't press charges because Janklow was governor at the
time.


From The Associated Press, 12/1/03:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/09/22/politics/main574494.shtml

S.D. Congressman's Trial To Start

FLANDREAU, S.D., Dec. 1, 2003

(AP) In South Dakota, Bill Janklow's taste for driving fast --
documented by a stack of speeding tickets over the years -- is about
as well known as his political credentials, which include four terms
as governor and his current job as the state's only congressman.

Now, charged with manslaughter in an Aug. 16 accident that killed a
motorcyclist at a rural intersection, the 64-year-old Republican who
also served as South Dakota's attorney general for four years faces a
trial that could end his political career.

Jury selection in the case was due to begin Monday.

Janklow is also charged with speeding, running a stop sign and
reckless driving.

If convicted of manslaughter, he could face up to 10 years in prison,
as well as a House ethics committee investigation.

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Another day another Republican scandal.

Harry

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THE STRANGE CASE OF WILD BILL JANKLOW