In re the Claim of Kessler

—Appeal from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed December 3, 1999, which, upon reconsideration, adhered to its prior decision ruling that claimant was disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance benefits because his employment was terminated due to misconduct.

*845Claimant, a motor vehicle operator, was discharged from his employment with the United States Postal Service after being involved in a drag racing incident which caused an accident with serious injuries. This incident ultimately led to criminal charges and claimant pleading guilty to attempted assault in…