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A suspected wrong-way driver is facing vehicular homicide charges after prosecutors say she repeatedly crossed into oncoming traffic in northern Minnesota before eventually colliding with a car, killing the driver.
Investigators say 43-year-old Shauna Dokken was swerving a red pickup truck on the wrong-side of Highway 11 before hitting an SUV on May 29.
The crash killed an 82-year-old Barbara Welberg of Baudette.
According to the criminal complaint, Dokken offered conflicting stories to officers, initially blaming her dog for grabbing the steering wheel while reaching for a treat.
Investigators also say that a witness reported seeing the pickup truck veer into oncoming traffic and nearly cause a collision east of Roseau.
Dokken had slurred and slow speech at the scene and hospital, despite testing negative for alcohol.
Court documents show that Dokken admitted to taking several prescription medications t...
