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Six years in prison for driver in carwash crash

LAKE ZURICH, IL — Thomas G. Murphy plead guilty to aggravated driving under the influence causing death.

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LAKE ZURICH, IL — A driver who admitted to being under the influence of marijuana was sentenced to prison for killing a woman at a carwash, the Daily Herald reported.

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The Oct. 19 story stated that Thomas G. Murphy, 40, will receive six years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated driving under the influence causing death. Murphy crashed his car at a carwash, killing a woman as she was about to enter her vehicle.

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Prosecutors said Murphy was traveling at 67 mph when he hit the victim in March of 2011. Murphy entered the carwash’s driveway, hit the victim then crashed into a SUV outside the wash and caused minor injuries to two others.

Blood tests revealed that Murphy was under the influence of marijuana, and authorities said an ounce of the drug was found in Murphy’s Jeep after the collision.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Washy Awards recognized exceptional sites and team member contributions, as well as long term service anniversaries.

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By Kyle Alexander
Kyle Alexander is the Multimedia Journalist of Professional Carwashing & Detailing magazine.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — According to a press release, Express Wash Concepts (EWC) held its inaugural Washy Awards at Central Ohio's Cherry Valley Hotel on March 21.

The awards were designed to recognize exceptional sites, as well as team member and partner contributions, stated the press release.

More than 80 attendees were present as 15 awards were distributed including Site Manager of the Year, Field Leader of the Year, Support MVP and 10- and 15-year tenure acknowledgements.

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