Driver Who Fatally Hit Stillwater Motorcyclist Was High On Meth

ST. CROIX COUNTY, WIS. — A New Richmond man was high on methamphetamine when he fatally hit a Stillwater motorcyclist while attempting to flee police, according to reports. Now, Brandon M. Lieffring is facing a charge of first-degree reckless homicide for his role in the death of Dustin Kalland, 39.

According to the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to a home on the 2000 block of Highway 64 in the Town of Star Prairie, Wis., on a report that Lieffring stole a 2013 Jeep Liberty.

Sheriff's officials said Lieffring had a "no-contact" order with the vehicle's owner, and should not have been on the property at the time he stole the Jeep. The Star-Tribune reported the vehicle belonged to Lieffring’s girlfriend.

Deputies found Lieffring on Highway 65, just north of New Richmond. When they attempted to stop the vehicle, Lieffring fled deputies toward the Village of Deer Park.

Deputies said Lieffring entered the village when the accident involving Kalland occurred. According to Sheriff's officials, Kalland was among several motorcycle riders making a left turn on to Main Street near North Street, when Lieffring collided with him.

Deputies said Lieffring fled the accident scene, and was captured by law enforcement after he tried running from the scene.

Other charges against Lieffring, according to the Star Tribune, include homicide by vehicle while using a controlled substance; fleeing police and causing a death; driving with a suspended license and causing a death, and possessing drug paraphernalia. Lieffring remains jailed in lieu of $100,000 bail ahead of a July 23 court appearance.

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