Justin W. Milam

A West Chester man was arrested for involuntary manslaughter Monday afternoon. At 4:45 p.m. Washington County Sheriff’s personnel arrested 30-year-old Justin Wayne Milam for involuntary manslaughter and operating while under the influence – third offense, involving controlled substances. He was taken to the Washington County Jail and bond was set at $10,000.

Last summer, on the morning of June 17th, a pedestrian was struck in Wellman by a car driven by Milam. The pedestrian was Kathy Whetstine who was transported by ambulance to the University of Iowa Hospitals, but she later succumbed to her injuries.

KCII News will bring you more information as it becomes official.