2/7/14 - The driver of a hayride tractor whose wagon overturned and sent nine passengers to hospitals has entered a plea to a reduced charge. The accident happened last October at Camp Dearborn off General Motors Road in Milford Township. 28-year-old Adam Forehand of Highland Township pleaded no contest to an impaired driving charge yesterday in Novi District Court. He was originally charged with reckless driving and the plea deal calls for Forehand to have a restricted driver's license for 90 days. Milford Police say Forehand had a blood-alcohol level of 0.06% at the time of the incident. In Michigan, the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle is 0.08%. Forehand reportedly told police he had a few drinks prior to his shift while celebrating his birthday. He also told police that the riders had shifted to one side despite his warnings to remain seated so they could throw hay at a passing wagon. However, the passengers disputed that claim. (JM)
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