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Prison sentence for man who killed brother in crash

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By Stacy Brogan - email

Whitehall, WI (WXOW) - A Galesville man is going to prison for a drunk driving crash that resulted in the death of his 19-year old brother.

A judge sentenced 31-year-old James Pederson to five years behind bars for homicide by intoxicated use a vehicle.

After prison, he will be under extended supervision for five years.

In November, Pederson was driving drunk on Highway 93 in Trempealeau county.

He hit a driveway, his car was airborne and then crashed in a field.

Pederson's 19-year-old brother was killed in the crash.

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