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A Watertown man convicted in a drunk driving hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian last year has been sentenced to prison.Prison sentenceThe Jefferson County District Attorney's Office charged 55-year-old Jeffrey Redecker with three felonies, including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. He pleaded no contest to two charges, and a third was dismissed as part of a plea deal in August.FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or AndroidA Jefferson County judge sentenced Redecker to 25 years in prison followed by 25 years of extended supervision.Watertown hit-and-runWatertown police were called to the area of 5th and Main. It was reported that a pedestrian was hit there around 12:40 a.m. on the morning of Dec. 21, 2025 – but officers found the victim near 2nd and Main.Family members identified the victim as 35-year-old Cole Strohbusch. The married father of three later died from his injuries. Police said a witness was waiting to pick up Strohbusch, a