ORANGEBURG, S.C. - A man is now facing more serious charges in connection with a crash that killed a South Carolina state trooper earlier this month.

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced Friday that 45-year-old Anthony Aydlette, of Hanahan, is now charged with reckless homicide.

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Aydlette is accused of hitting South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Dennis Ricks on Aug. 10 on Interstate 26 after the latter conducted a traffic stop. Ricks died three days after the wreck.

Aydlette was initially only charged with driving under suspension, with Ravenell citing a 10-year histor

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