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Boyfriend Of Yale Graduate Killed In Cape Cod Crash Faces Charges

ORLEANS (CBS) - The boyfriend of a recent Yale University graduate from Wayland killed in a crash on Cape Cod is facing charges.

According to the Cape Cod Times, State Police are seeking to charge 22-year-old Michael Gocksch of Centerport, New York with motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation, among other charges.

Back in May, 22-year-old Marina Keegan was killed in a crash on Route 6 in Dennis. Gocksch survived his injuries.

Five days before her death, Keegan graduated magna cum laude from Yale University, where she served as president of the Yale College Democrats and also starred in several college plays. She was

Police said speed was not a factor in the crash. According to the report, Keegan's father said Gocksch fell asleep behind the wheel before the crash.

Gocksch is due in court on July 5.

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