Miser charged in 2004 deaths of Marion women years ago
Staff reporter
J. B. Miser, 64, of Emporia has been charged in District Court of Harvey County in the deaths of Marion residents Brandi Billbe and Lori Leeders.
Miser was the driver of a tractor trailer that was involved in a crash May 10, 2004 on U.S. 50 near the Marion/Harvey county line.
He was charged with aggravated battery, two counts of vehicular homicide, reckless driving, and failure to comply with traffic regulations in a road construction zone.
The most serious charge, aggravated battery, is a felony. If found guilty, Miser could serve 31-136 months in prison.
The charges of vehicular homicide are class A person misdemeanors and prison time cannot exceed one year for each charge.
The last two charges are a misdemeanor and infraction, respectively.
A hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at Harvey County Courthouse.
The case originally began in Marion County but before the trial began it was determined the accident actually happened in Harvey County.
