After minor changes, a man faces from six months to 2.5 years in prison in a revised plea deal for crashing into a mother’s vehicle at 117 mph near U.S. 30.

Stuart Roane, 59, of Marion, Indiana, pleaded guilty Nov. 12 to criminal recklessness, a Level 6 felony, and misdemeanor reckless driving. Court documents allege he had cocaine in his system.

If Judge Gina Jones accepts it, his sentencing date is Jan. 27.

Last week, Jones reset the plea hearing after Roane yelled he was “sober” during the crash. He had been expected to plead guilty to criminal recklessness, a Level 6 felony, and misdemeanor operating while intoxicated.

Everyone survived the September 2023 crash. The woman was extracted from the car, later telling police she couldn’t remember what happened. The baby was ejected in h

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