LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a drunk driving crash that killed a 24-year-old man.
Daniel Bell was sentenced after pleading guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter, assault, driving under the influence and other charges.
The crash happened on June 4, 2023. Police said Bell was speeding on Lexington Road near Grinstead Drive when he hit a guardrail and then a tree. There were six people in the car with Bell at the time of the crash, according to police. Javen Ramsey Rushin, 24, died at the scene, and four others were hurt.
His blood alcohol content was about double the legal limit at the time of the crash.
In April, Bell struck a plea deal with the Jefferson County Commonwealth Attorney's Office. He will have to serve 85% of the 15-year sentence before he will be eligible for parole.
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