The McPherson County Sheriff’s Office said Friday an arrest has been made in connection with a December crash that resulted in the death of a Canton-Galva teacher.
A man was arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery, driving under the influence, aggravated child endangerment, reckless driving and other counts.
Investigators said the man was driving an SUV that crossed the center line and hit another SUV on December 15th on Highway 56 between Canton and Galva. Ashley Austin, a teacher at the Canton-Galva High School, died a few days after the crash.
The Sheriff’s Office has sent information to the McPherson County Attorney’s Office for formal charges.
