Judge Revokes Bond for Sioux Falls Man in Deadly DUI Crash That Killed Two Teens

A judge has revoked the bond of Damion Laurelez, a Sioux Falls man facing manslaughter charges after a fatal crash that killed two teens and injured several others. Laurelez tested positive for THC during a motions hearing, leading to his bond being reset at $300,000.

By Christal Blue October 1, 2025 11:35 am

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A judge has revoked the bond of a young Sioux Falls man who faces manslaughter charges in a tragic accident in SIoux Falls that killed two teens and injured several others. Damion Laurelez tested positive for THC during a motions hearing, so now his bond is set at 300-thousand dollars. He’s accused of crashing an SUV in a Sioux Falls neighborhood last year while under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.

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