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Bail Reduced For Man Accused Of Driving Car Into Rancho Cordova Home

RANCHO CORDOVA (CBS13) — The alleged drunk driver who crashed into a Rancho Cordova house on Sunday, killing a woman, faced a judge on Wednesday.

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Janice (credit: Jessica Skube)

A family was watching the 49ers game on Sunday when the car plowed into their home on Georgetown Drive, killing 81-year-old Janice Williams.

Prosecutors said Gary Circle was driving with an approximate blood-alcohol level of 0.8 with two children in the car when he tried to illegally pass another vehicle making a legal left turn and lost control, crashing into the house.

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In court on Wednesday, Circle's bail was reduced from $1 million to $500,000. He is charged with vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and endangering the life of a child.

 

 

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