Montana: Travis Michael Dedmore sentenced to 22 years in prison for DUI death of motorcyclist Rodney Bayman

Travis Michael Dedmore given 22 years in prison for killing Rodney Bayman 122515 Billings Montana

Travis Michael Dedmore given 22 years in prison for killing Rodney Bayman 122515 Billings Montana

Dedmore began a “reign of terror” in the early hours of Aug. 22, Callender said. After consuming at least 13 drinks during a four-hour period, Dedmore got into his Chevrolet Avalanche and drove from the 1145 Club, 1145 Broadwater Ave., Callender said. Callender referred to the Avalanche as the homicide weapon.

From Billings Gazette:
BILLINGS, MONTANA — 12/25/2015 — Travis Michael Dedmore was sentenced to 22 years in the Montana State Prison for hitting and killing motorcyclist Rodney Bayman in August.

Four months after 56-year-old Bayman was killed waiting at a light at the intersection of First Avenue North and Main Street, the man who hit Bayman was sentenced by Yellowstone County District Court Judge Michael Moses.

Dedmore, 34, pleaded guilty in October to killing Bayman while driving under the influence. Dedmore faced a maximum sentence of 30 years to the Montana State Prison and a $50,000 fine.

Wednesday, Moses sentenced Dedmore to 30 years with the Montana State Prison with eight of those years suspended and gave Dedmore credit for 124 days he’s already served. ....MORE

  • Four months after 56-year-old Bayman was killed waiting at a light at the intersection of First Avenue North and Main Street, the man who hit Bayman was sentenced by Yellowstone County District Court Judge Michael Moses.