Charges Recommended in Deadly Crash News | May 17, 2023 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy There is a person in custody for last Friday’s deadly wreck in Eau Claire. Officers say Kenneth Van Meter was drunk and speeding when he crashed into a car last Friday night. Eau Claire Police say they are recommending homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle charges in the case. The D.A.’s office has not said just when formal charges could be filed. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE FROM ECPD.