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Great Falls man drives into Missouri River, charged with DUI

Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:01 AM by Jen Fenter (jen@krtv.com)

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A Great Falls man is recovering from hypothermia and minor injuries after crashing into the Missouri River early Saturday morning.

The Montana Highway Patrol responded to the accident around 2:30 a.m. after 25-year-old Ricky Henderson crashed.

Troopers said Henderson passed out behind the wheel on Rainbow Dam Road, drove off a 40 foot embankment and into the Missouri River.

Henderson was able to get out of his vehicle, hike up the embankment and call 911 from a nearby residence.

MHP says he was transported to Benefis hospital for hypothermia, and is lucky to be alive.

Henderson has been charged with a DUI.

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