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Bond set for drunk driver accused in death of Evergreen after hitting her home

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KALISPELL – A Kalispell man who is accused of killing a 15-year-old girl after driving drunk and crashing into her house appeared in court on Monday.

Jared Parsons, 31, has been charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence.

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Flathead County Sheriff’s Office investigators say Parsons was drunk when he drove his Dodge pick-up truck into a house on Spring Creek Drive at around 2 a.m. on Friday.

Erin Howk, 15, was killed in the crash while she was sleeping.

Parsons could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000 if he’s found guilty.

A judge set his bond at $500,000, Parsons is scheduled to appear in court again on May 23.

Reporting by Maren Siu for MTN News