PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Philadelphia police officer has turned
himself in to face charges stemming from an off-duty car crash that killed the
other driver.
Authorities said 45-year-old police Sgt. Thomas Winkis
turned himself in to police Tuesday. He is charged with vehicular homicide,
driving under the influence, involuntary manslaughter and reckless
endangerment.
Investigators say Winkis was drunk and driving 100 mph when
he broadsided a van around 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 in Northeast Philadelphia.
The driver of the van, 55-year-old David Farries, died in a
hospital several days later.
Commissioner Charles Ramsey has suspended Winkis for 30 days
with intent to dismiss. It couldn't immediately be determined if he had an
attorney.