La Porte, IN – A 41-year-old man is facing new and amended charges this week in connection with a serious crash that took place at the intersection of US 20 and Fail Road on May 8.
According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, Shawn Wesly Russell Akison has been formally charged with multiple felonies after investigators reviewed toxicology test results tied to the crash. Authorities allege Akison was under the influence at the time of the collision, which resulted in serious bodily injuries.
The updated charges, filed through the La Porte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Circuit Court, include:
- Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Causing Catastrophic Injury – Level 4 Felony
- OWI Causing Serious Bodily Injury – Level 5 Felony
- Two counts of Criminal Recklessness – Level 5 Felony
- OWI Endangerment – A Misdemeanor
Akison remains held at the La Porte County Jail on a $20,000 cash-only bond, now upgraded following the amended charges.
Agency crash reconstructionists and detectives continue to investigate the full circumstances of the incident. Officials say the case remains active as further evidence is being processed.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that all criminal charges are merely accusations, and Akison is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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