OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — Oconomowoc police have arrested a man charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed an 87-year-old who was riding his tractor home after mowing grass at a local church.
Matthew Brennecke was originally charged with hit-and-run causing great bodily harm, according to a criminal complaint filed July 16.
Brennecke appeared in court Friday where charges were upgraded to hit-and-run involving death. His bond was set at $100,000. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison.
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Allan “Al” Eighmy, 87, was struck Monday while riding his tractor home after mowing grass at Dr. Martin Luther Church. Eighmy’s family informed police Wednesday that he had died from his injuries.
The criminal complaint states that investigators obtained home surveillance footage showing a black Volvo SUV speeding through a 25 mph zone. Prosecutors say additional footage captured the same vehicle at multiple locations with visible damage to the front passenger side.
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Wisconsin DOT records confirmed the vehicle is registered to Brennecke, according to the complaint.
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The family has established a GoFundMe campaign to help with medical expenses.
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