BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A recent high school graduate is facing serious charges linked to a motorcycle crash that injured his friend and himself. This all happened on the cusp of what is known as the 100 deadliest days of summer.
Just hours before he was scheduled to walk the stage clad in graduation regalia to obtain his high school diploma, Michael Smith III was wearing a Lerdo inmate jumpsuit.
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Another point of circumstance: Bakersfield police just earlier that afternoon was filming a public service announcement asking graduates to celebrate responsibly.
“This summer make smart choices, never get behind the wheel impaired. There is always another option,” said an officer in the PSA outside Highland High School…