BURNETT COUNTY (DrydenWire) - A Spooner man has been sentenced to prison following a fatal UTV crash in Burnett County that claimed the life of his passenger.

Richard Allen Thone, 57, has been convicted and sentenced for Class C Felony Homicide by Intoxicated Use of a Vehicle (2nd +). The investigation determined he was driving intoxicated when his UTV rolled multiple times on Shrider Road in Lafollette Township in August 2024, killing 49-year-old Jennifer Kopinski.

Insiders can read the full post and update below:

DrydenWire Insider

This content is only for paid subscribers to DrydenWire Insider.
Please Login or Subscribe.
Note: Once you are logged in, you will see the full content of this article.

Last Update: Sep 01, 2025 7:28 am CDT

Posted In

Crime & Court

Share This Article