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Tragedy on July Fourth | Sioux Falls News
A nine-year-old girl, Madelaine-Rose Berger, died in a horrific ATV crash on July Fourth when her father, Zachary James Allan Berger, lost control while speeding—over 40 mph in a 25 mph zone—near Lake Oahe. Witnesses say the vehicle was revving loudly and that Berger failed to slow down before the crash. Security footage confirms the speeding. Berger, 38, was arrested the same day and later charged with vehicular homicide, second-degree manslaughter, abuse of a minor, DUI, and neglect for not using seatbelts. A handmade wooden cross now marks the intersection where the tragedy unfolded. His…
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