IOWA (KCAU) — A man has been convicted of killing someone while driving under the influence, the Iowa Attorney General announced on Thursday.

In October of 2023, Wakinyan Freemont was accused of driving on Highway 175 in Monona County while high and drunk. Authorities claimed he crossed the centerline, into oncoming traffic, and caused a crash that killed a man named John Creswell.

“Driving under the influence is not only against the law, but it is extremely dangerous and, far too often, results in death. The family and friends of Mr. Creswell will never be the same, and it’s truly heartbreaking. His death was preventable,” said Attorney General Brenna Bird. “I want to thank the Monona County Sheriff's Department, the Woodbury County Sheriff's Department, and the Iowa State Patrol for in

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