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Snowmobile Accident Inspires New Minnesota DWI Law
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The death of an 8-year-old boy who was struck by a snowmobile has spurred Minnesota legislators to advance a bill that would make drunk driving an offense no matter the vehicle being operated.
Reports say the House transportation committee approved a bill to allow for DWI convictions whether they're on the road, trails or snow. The bill would limit someone with a drunken driving offense issued while operating a car from operating other vehicles, such as a snowmobile.
Republican Rep. Anne Neu of North Branch says there's currently a loophole.
Alan Geisenkoetter Jr. suffered severe brain damage and died in January after he was struck on Chisago Lake. Prosecutors say the snowmobile's driver, Eric Coleman, was intoxicated and has a history of drunk driving and license revocations.
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