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Family of critically injured MMA fighter say they forgive suspected drunk driver

Carmella James, 24, who once competed in Bellator, was struck by a vehicle earlier this month while she was riding her bicycle to work in Wichita, KS. She was critically injured in the collision and remains in serious condition.

The vehicle that struck James was allegedly driven by Larry Gaines, 34, who yesterday was charged with aggravated battery while driving under the influence after a toxicology report indicated he was drunk at the time of the incident.

KSNW reports that Gaines was convicted of DUI offenses in 2001, 2005, and 2013.