Man charged in deadly crash at Park Tavern
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(ABC 6 News) — Charges have been filed against the man accused of driving into a restaurant patio at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park.
The crash killed two people and injured nine others.
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56-year-old Steven Bailey is facing multiple charges including two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. Prosecutors say his blood alcohol level was four times the legal limit when he crashed into Park Tavern, telling police afterwards “I hit the gas instead of the brake.”
Documents show Bailey has two prior DWI convictions. He is being held on a $1 million bond, and his first court appearance is set for Wednesday afternoon.