SASKATOON – A man who is accused of killing a conservation officer while driving drunk has now been charged with manslaughter.
The crown laid the new charge against Blaine Thomas Taypotat on Thursday in provincial court.
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Taypotat, 35, was arrested in late May after allegedly speeding away from RCMP on Highway 11 before striking and killing a Saskatchewan conservation officer.
Justin Knackstedt, 23, had stopped to help direct traffic after a crash further south on the highway.
Taypotat is also charged with impaired driving, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, criminal negligence and flight from a peace officer all causing death.
His bail hearing is set for Aug. 21.
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