Utah Man Faces 30 Years for Fatal Crash

ROCK SPRINGS — A 65-year-old FedEx truck driver from Utah is facing up to 30 years in prison following a deadly crash on Interstate 80 Wednesday morning.

Chris Shepherd of West Jordan, Utah, made his initial appearance before Circuit Court Judge John Prokos Friday afternoon. He is charged with felony aggravated homicide by vehicle, which carries a possible maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, felony aggravated assault and battery, which has a potential maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, and misdemeanor failure to maintain a single lane of travel, which has a potential maximum fine of $200.

Shepherd’s bond was set at $100,000 cash or surety. A preliminary hearing was set for April 29 at 9 a.m…

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