TULSA, Okla. — A Bixby man accused of leaving the scene of a crash that killed his daughter is charged with first-degree manslaughter.
The Tulsa County DA charged Elliott Binney with seven counts:
- First-degree manslaughter
- Leaving the scene of a fatality crash
- Two counts of child neglect
- Reckless driving
- Transporting an open container of liquor
- Driving left of center
On March 28, Binney pleaded not guilty at his arraignment. He's scheduled for a preliminary hearing on May 15.
Investigators said Binney left the scene of a crash in Bixby in mid-January. The crash killed his 16-year-old daughter Shelby and injured three other members of the family. Police arrested Binney in Choteau hours later.
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2 News previously reported on Jan. 11, BPD responded to a rollover crash near 88th Street and 171st Street. Officers said the crash ejected Shelby Binney. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Three other family members were involved in the crash and were treated for their injuries.
BPD told 2 News that Binney left the crash that killed his daughter and injured other family members. In the arrest affidavit, Binney told police he took a "gulp" of vodka while driving his family and was passing cars in a no-passing zone.
Binney suffered minor injuries in the crash. He was treated and released to police custody. He bonded out of jail on a $102,100 bond.
This was not the first time Binney was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash.
After the crash, 2 News investigated Binney's driving history and past violations in depth.
Friends talked to 2 News about missing Shelby and are waiting to see what happens next with the allegations against her father.
2 News will continue to follow this story.
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