RAPID CITY, S.D. – A man accused of hitting and killing a woman with his car made a court appearance Monday.
Charles Merrival, 28, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Leah White Bull in May. White Bull died after Merrival allegedly ran her over with his car.
Merrival has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. If convicted, he could face up to eight years in prison.
Because of his history of drinking and driving, Judge Daneta Wollmann denied his request for a supervised release labeling him a danger to the community.
