Judge rules evidence exists for trial
Julie GOLDER<br | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 15 years, 8 months AGO
In a preliminary hearing on Friday, enough evidence was given to proceed with a felony charge of a Coeur d’Alene man of leaving the scene of a serious injury accident.
Arraignment for Adam Bodewig, 23, is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Boundary County Courthouse.
Police believe Bodewig fled to avoid a drunken driving charge, according to court records. Bodewig, who was not immediately located, was charged the felony and misdemeanor reckless driving.
Bodewig lost control of his sport utility vehicle at 11 p.m. May 10 on Highway 95 at Oxford Loop north of Bonners Ferry, according to court records.
Bodewig and passengers Zeb Hegel, 23, and Jeff Ferguson, 23, fled, while another passenger, Jason Guffy, 21, of Coeur d’Alene remained unconscious in a ditch. All were thrown from the vehicle, which rolled several times.
According to Hegel and Ferguson, the four were returning to their campsite at the Mud Bog in Moyie Springs. Bodewig lost control of his 2002 Cadillac Escalade while changing a compact disc, and overcorrected, causing the vehicle to roll.
Idaho State police found Hegel and Ferguson walking along Highway 95 at 5 a.m. May 11. Hegel told police Bodewig had been drinking alcohol throughout the day and the entire weekend.
Both Hegel and Ferguson expressed remorse for leaving their friend.
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