Man pleads no contest to manslaughter in deadly 2021 crash

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accused of intentionally running over a motorcyclist four years ago has pleaded no contest to multiple felony charges.

Daniel Lee Barton on Wednesday pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, assault with a deadly weapon and hit and run causing death, according to court records. Charges of first-degree murder, vehicle theft and driving on a suspended license were dismissed.

He’s scheduled to be sentenced to 16 years in prison on June 5, prosecutors said…

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