Grand Forks man sentenced to probation for DUI following motorcycle crash – Grand Forks Herald

GRAND FORKS — A Grand Forks man was recently sentenced to probation for driving under the influence after crashing his motorcycle into a vehicle, provided he undergoes a chemical dependency evaluation.

Tyler Blake Power, 33, pleaded guilty on Oct. 23 to a class B misdemeanor DUI charge. He was sentenced to six days in jail, with all orders suspended, provided he completes an evaluation as ordered and meets other conditions.

On the evening of May 11, the power plant collided

as The Herald previously reported, at 900 South 20th Street.

According to a press release issued by the Grand Forks Police Department at the time, a 2007 Toyota Camry, driven by Heather Wippler, 39, of Grand Forks, was turning into the parking lot of Ben Franklin Elementary School. She was struck by a 2010 Power Yamaha V95 motorcycle.

There were no injuries.

In addition to the DUI charge, Power received citations for no liability insurance and unqualified operator.

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