TULSA, Okla. — A father accused of leaving the scene of a car crash that killed his teenage daughter took a plea deal that means little jail time.
Elliott Binney faced charges of:
- First-degree manslaughter
- Leaving the scene of a fatal crash
- Two counts of child neglect
- Reckless Driving
- Transporting open container
- Driving left of center
The charges stemmed from a 2024 crash in Bixby that killed Shelby, 16.
Bixby police said the car Binney was driving left the roadway, rolled over, and ejected Binney's 16-year-old daughter, Shelby, killing her.
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Three other family members were involved in the crash and were treated for their injuries. BPD told 2 News that Binney left the scene of the crash. 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 pled guilty and got a 10 year split sentence: 5 years in custody and 5 on probation. The deal also includes a review after 2 years, which means he could get out in as soon as two years.
2 News Anchor Erin Christy did an exhaustive search into Binney's background, including prior convictions, DA Steve Kunzweiler said those cases were not admissable.
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Christy attended the hearing on April 27th, and is digging into the plea.
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