FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man charged with killing a
couple in a crash while driving more than 125 mph has been found
incompetent to stand trial.
The decision by a judge in northwestern Ohio means Andrew Gans, of Kent, will be sent to a psychiatric
hospital in Toledo.
His attorney says doctors will have a year to determine if Gans can become competent to stand trial.
Gans
had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to vehicular homicide
charges after authorities say he struck a minivan on the Ohio Turnpike
in November, killing a Toledo couple.
Troopers weren’t able to catch or keep up with Gans’ car before the crash near Fremont, about 40 miles
southeast of Toledo.
His attorney says the 24-year-old Gans has a history of mental health issues.
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FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man charged with killing a
couple in a crash while driving more than 125 mph has been found
incompetent to stand trial.
The decision by a judge in northwestern Ohio means Andrew Gans, of Kent, will be sent to a psychiatric
hospital in Toledo.
His attorney says doctors will have a year to determine if Gans can become competent to stand trial.
Gans
had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to vehicular homicide
charges after authorities say he struck a minivan on the Ohio Turnpike
in November, killing a Toledo couple.
Troopers weren’t able to catch or keep up with Gans’ car before the crash near Fremont, about 40 miles
southeast of Toledo.
His attorney says the 24-year-old Gans has a history of mental health issues.
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reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.