Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash | Lawrence News

Zachary Odom, driving high on methadone, methamphetamine, and amphetamine, pleaded guilty to reckless murder and aggravated battery after a deadly head-on crash that killed Leonard Schupp and critically injured his teenage daughter — while Odom himself also suffered severe injuries. Surveillance footage showed him disoriented before getting behind the wheel, despite being in methadone treatment for two years. Prosecutors recommend 13 years for murder and 9 months for battery, to be served together — with four other charges dropped in exchange. The judge may impose a longer sentence if no downward departure is granted. Sentencing is set for September 24th, with Odom required to register as an offender for 15 years post-release. The family has already received $200K from an insurance settlement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a63692946dec03da