(Spencer)– The case against a Spencer man accused in a deadly hit-and-run has been delayed after what a prosecutor says was an apparent suicide attempt.
A hearing for James Prather was postponed today (Tuesday) after Spencer police found him unconscious in his home.
Clay County Attorney Mike Houchins says Prather applied a series of medicated patches in an attempt to harm himself. Prathe was taken to a Spencer hospital.
A judge revoked Prather’s bail and ordered that he be taken into custody after his health issues are resolved.
Defense attorney Eldon Winkel says he had no indication his client was considering suicide.
Prather is charged with vehicular homicide in the death of Brian Beck last August.
(Story from the Associated Press.).
