St. Charles, MO
A St. Charles County man was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison for a drunken driving crash, but he could be eligible for probation if he completes a treatment program.
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Police said he was driving on July 22 when his truck left the road, hit a tree and rolled onto its side. Smith and a passenger were injured.
Prosecutors said Smith had a blood alcohol level of 0.225.
Smith was charged with DWI three more times after the crash. Circuit Judge Nancy Schneider sentenced Smith to seven years but could place him on probation if he completes a treatment program. His other cases are pending.