Local authorities are investigating an incident involving lights pointed at a plane.
The Livingston County Sheriffâs Office received a report of an aircraft being illuminated by very bright beams of light on Saturday, June 3rd around 10:30pm. The pilot reported that he was inbound for a landing at the Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport when he saw a very bright flash. When he looked in the direction of that flash, he was struck again by beams of light which he observed to originate from two sources very close together. He described the light as being white light consistent with powerful spotlights and not laser lights. The lights caused the pilot to temporarily lose his night vision and momentarily blinded him.
Authorities say the pilot was able to maintain control of his aircraft, and regain sufficient vision to safely land. There were no injuries. The aircraft was a Diamond DA-20 airplane which is a single engine, piston powered, two seat airplane. The Sheriffâs Office says the timing between being hit by the light combined with the movement of the aircraft would indicate that the act was likely to have been intentional. The pilot believed the light to originate from the area near the intersection of Warner and Crandall Road approximately ½ mile north of the airport.
The Livingston County Sheriffâs Detective Bureau is investigating. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Childers at 517-540-7956. Individuals can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. (JM)
Lights Intentionally Blind Pilot, Sheriff's Office Seeking Information Lights Intentionally Blind Pilot, Sheriff's Office Seeking Information
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D-19 Construction Starts Next MondayD-19 Construction Starts Next Monday
Construction is scheduled to start soon on another leg of D-19 in Marion Township.
Message boards are up on Coon Lake Road and others notifying motorists of the upcoming work, scheduled to start on Monday, June 19th. The Livingston County Road Commission says itâs a rehab/preventive maintenance project that involves milling the pavement down, making room for a paved shoulder and then putting two courses of asphalt back on top. The project is a continuation of work being done over the last four years. The first piece was from north of Crooked Lake Road to just south of Wright Road, then they did a section south of Wright Road into town, which was more involved and widened D-19 by the hotel and I-96 intersection.
Managing Director Mike Craine tells WHMI itâs a pretty straightforward project involving daytime construction and the work will be done via flag control. It will start from just south of Triangle Lake Road to just north of Coon Lake Road but also include thee two adjacent portions of Coon Lake Road, roughly 1000 feet on either side of D-19. He cautions there will be some backups as milling will be done on both Coon Lake and D-19 for the project. The D-19 and Coon Lake Road intersection was constructed as a single project when the traffic light was initially installed. Craine says since all of that pavement is the same age; this was a good time to catch it all.
The project is expected to wrap up by end of the July but should be fairly quick since itâs not as involved as some other stretches of D-19 where widening work was previously done. D-19 is a very busy road with traffic counts of 15,000 vehicles per day. Craine says theyâve got another leg coming next year and the idea is to try and catch D-19 while itâs still in reasonably good shape, before it starts to fall apart. (JM)
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Golfers Plan Marathon Outing In Fight Against Childhood Brain CancerGolfers Plan Marathon Outing In Fight Against Childhood Brain Cancer
Six local golfers will be taking on 100 holes of golf this week in the fight against childhood brain cancer in Pinckney.
The golfers will spend their day covering 26 miles worth of golf course without a motorized cart in the 16 hours of daylight expected this Friday, June 16th. The Rush Lake Hills golf course is hosting the fundraiser in honor of the Chad Tough Foundation. The foundation was founded in memory of the grandson of former U of M football coach Lloyd Carr who passed away from brain cancer at the age of 5. Randy Otto of South Lyon is one of the organizers and says that telling people you are going to play 100 holes of golf gets people's attention, but when you say you'll do it in a single day without a cart, they really focus in on the effort.
Otto will be joined by Tim Gladney of Pinckney, Lisa Sasaki of Plymouth, John Hall of Novi, Nancy OâConnell of Northville, and John Gdowski of Taylor. Contributors pledge for holes completed by a specific golfer or the entire team and are encouraged to construct creative challenges. You can pledge online through the link below. (AS/JK)
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Former Unadilla Woman's Trial Set In Alleged Underage Prostitution RingFormer Unadilla Woman's Trial Set In Alleged Underage Prostitution Ring
A former Livingston County woman charged in a human trafficking investigation is set for trial next month.
41-year-old Amber Speed, a former Unadilla Township resident who now resides in Munith, is facing a variety of charges, including minor sex trafficking, prostitution/pandering, accepting the earnings of a prostitute and debt bondage. Following a pretrial conference last week in Ingham County Circuit Court, a trial date was scheduled for July 17th.
The charges were originally announced in March by Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, who said the case stems from an investigation by a Michigan State Police Trooper who came across online ads for Speedâs escort operation, involving herself and at least three other girls. The trooper had recently completed human trafficking training, and Schuette says the alleged victims were minors when they were brought into the ring. Multiple instances of Speed allegedly trafficking minors are also alleged to have occurred from 2009 through approximately 2014. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison. (JK)
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Highland Officials Tamp Down Arson Theories Surrounding Recent FiresHighland Officials Tamp Down Arson Theories Surrounding Recent Fires
Highland Township officials are throwing water on speculation that recent fires at several area businesses are the result of a serial arsonist.
Following last Mondayâs fire at Colasantiâs Market on South Milford Road that damaged a portion of the greenhouse (pictured), several people posting on social media began to openly question whether the fire was related in some fashion to at least two others at businesses this year; a March 6th blaze that destroyed Highland Auto Supply and a March 22nd fire that damaged the Chino Loco restaurant. Both of those businesses are also on Milford Road.
When commenters began to question why the Colasantiâs fire was being looked into by arson investigators, a post on the official Highland Township Facebook page dealt with that head-on. The post stated that, âResidents should understand that it's standard procedure for fires to be investigated by the Oakland County Sheriff's Arson Investigation Unit. With respect to previous fires in the area, all but two of them had evidence supporting causes other than arson.â
Fire Chief Ken Chapman was quoted by the Milford Times as saying the Highland Auto Supply fire was caused by an oil heater, while paper packed around an appliance is blamed for the Chino Loco blaze. He also said a 2015 fire at a feed store near Milford Road was electrical in nature. (JK)
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Campaign Continues To Transform Peanut Row Alley Into Outdoor Art Gallery, Pedestrian PlazaCampaign Continues To Transform Peanut Row Alley Into Outdoor Art Gallery, Pedestrian Plaza
One downtown Howell alleyway could be transformed into becoming a popular destination if a crowdfunding campaign is successful that runs through the end of the month.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporationâs Public Spaces Community Places program is designed to help communities like Howell make improvements to outdoor areas by matching funds raised from crowdsourcing efforts. The Howell Downtown Development Authority, along with the Chamber of Commerce, the City, and other local leaders, are hoping to take advantage of that by raising $12,000 for the Peanut Row Alley project, located behind Dairy Queen and the Uptown Coffeehouse.
With 18 days left in the campaign, organizers are hovering above the halfway mark with $6,885 raised. DDA Director Cathleen Edgerly says alleys are hidden gems and many business owners, residents and others already realize that. With the funds, the alley would be transformed and offer a place to sit and relax, eat or shop.
Ideas from residents and neighboring business owners have been collected over the past year regarding what theyâd like to see done in the alley. Some ideas include the planting of lush fauna beds and unique activities like a human-scale chess board. The crowdfunding campaign is underway through June 30th and if they reach the goal, matching funds would be delivered within 30 days. There are ten different levels to donate, with incentives offered at each tier.
More information on the crowdfunding project and planned improvements can be found through the link. (JM)
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Tips Offered At Arts Alliance Grant Writing WorkshopTips Offered At Arts Alliance Grant Writing Workshop
A class on grant writing will be available in Howell Wednesday evening for potential art and professional development mini-grant applicants.
The Arts Alliance will host the free workshop at the Howell Opera House Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Attendees will be introduced to grant writing basics to aid in attaining funds through 2018 mini-grants offered by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. The Art Project mini-grants provide up to $4,000 for locally developed, high quality arts and cultural projects. The Professional or Organizational Development mini-grants offer up to $1,500 to nonprofit organizations looking to strengthen their administrative infrastructure.
The grants are available to nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in several regional counties, including Livingston. Additional grant specifics and information about the workshop are available at the link below. (DK)
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Brighton Schools Works On Employee Contracts As Fund Balance IncreasesBrighton Schools Works On Employee Contracts As Fund Balance Increases
The Brighton Area School District is expected to increase its year-end fund equity from last yearâs $1.5 million to $4 million at the end of the fiscal year on June 30th.
The Board of Education discussed both the amended budget for the current year and the projected budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year at its meeting Monday night. The projected spending plan for the 17-18 fiscal year is just under $70 million, according to Assistant Superintendent Maria Gistinger. She tells WHMI that the budget is geared to give the school district a healthy fund balance of $6 million at the end of next year.
Superintendent Greg Gray tells WHMI that Gistinger is a financial whiz whose projected fund balance for the current year was nearly 100% correct, which he calls remarkable, when districts donât even know exactly how much money theyâll be getting from the state when the budgets are made. The budget for next year was a discussion item and will be formally adopted at the next meeting on June 26th.
Meanwhile, the board also approved a new contract with the Brighton Area Schools Administrator Association. Included in the bargaining group are a dozen building level administrators, among them lead principals, grade level principals and elementary principals. Also included in the group are department directors, specifically those of technology, athletics, operations, community education and student nutrition. The contract â which runs through June 30, 2020 â contains no increase in either salary or benefits. The board is also in contract talks with the Brighton Education Association â which represents about 300 district teachers.
The board met Monday night in closed session â as it has done for the past several meetings â to discuss negotiations with the 300-member BEA. Superintendent Gray says the teachers have two years to go on their current contract, but have an annual salary reopener clause in their contract. The board also has an existing contract with another union: BESPA â the Brighton Education Support Personnel Association â which has two years to run but which also contains a wage reopener provision. Historically, the district hasnât entered into serious discussions with BESPA until the teachersâ contract has been settled. (TT)
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County Committee Fails To Recommend Tax Break For Hartland Movie TheaterCounty Committee Fails To Recommend Tax Break For Hartland Movie Theater
There are murky waters surrounding whether a resolution from Hartland Township regarding the establishment of a district will move forward at the county level or not.
The countyâs General Government & Health and Human Services Committee heard a resolution from Hartland Township seeking their support to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District on seven acres of property located near M-59 and US-23. The municipality approved a resolution establishing the district recently so that a proposed Emagine movie theater would be eligible for a tax abatement.
Monday's meeting included a fairly lengthy call to the public. One Hartland Township resident voiced his opposition to the project saying, âIf itâs not feasible without an abatement, it should not be built.â Another resident shared concerns about safety and traffic, especially as the theater would have a liquor license.
Members from Hartlandâs Board of Trustees spoke at the meeting to explain their reason for supporting the district and ultimately, the abatement. Trustee Joe Petrucci, who says âcompetition is goodâ, believes the theater will spark business. Hartland Township Trustee Joe Colaianne took a more direct approach. Based on thoughts shared during public comment, he says it seems the actual issue is whether local units of government should be allowed to establish a district and if thatâs the case, itâs a policy matter that should be taken up with the legislature. Colaianne, who promised the room that Hartland Township doesnât give out tax abatements âwilly nillyâ, says if citizens donât want their officials to give out abatements, they can also remove them from office.
The resolution to support establishment of the district was then put to a vote. Commissioners Bob Bezotte and William Green voted against the resolution. Bezotte says he hasnât heard much support to establish the district because of the abatement the theater could receive, and that he didnât believe in subsidizing a competitor of the MJR Brighton Towne Square Digital Cinema. Commissioner Green says for him, ââ¦it comes down to fairness.â Their vote split the board in half, as Commissioners Gary Childs and Dennis Dolan both wanted the resolution to move forward to the countyâs Finance Committee so the entire Board of Commissioners could review it Wednesday morning.
Commissioner Dolan says it is his understanding that because the vote was a tie, the resolution died at the committee level and will not move forward. But other officials say the tie vote was neutral and that because no action was taken, it could move forward to Finance. The question of what happens now was posed to several officials, but all had contradicting answers. Hartland Township Supervisor Bill Fountain says county officials are expected to get back in touch with him quickly to provide a definitive answer. (DK)
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Fire Destroys Large Putnam Township HomeFire Destroys Large Putnam Township Home
A Putnam Township home was destroyed by fire Monday as more than half a dozen departments responded to fight the blaze.
The fire was reported around 5pm at a home on Beardsley Road. Fire officials say that flames were through the roof of the large structure when they arrived on the scene. No one was home at the time and there were no reported injuries. The fire was reportedly called in by someone who saw the smoke while driving in the area. There is no word on what may have caused the fire.
Putnam Township firefighters were assisted by departments in Brighton, Green Oak Township, Hamburg Township, Howell, Dexter and Unadilla Township. Livingston County EMS and the Disaster Assistance Response Team also responded. Picture courtesy of ClickOnDetroit.com. (JK)
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Services Set For Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In Detroit's Midtown Services Set For Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In Detroit's Midtown
Funeral arrangements have been released for a South Lyon man who died from complications due to a tragic accident last week.
John Dewey McDaniels Jr., formally of Milford, passed away one day before his 73rd birthday. McDaniels and three Milford friends were in Detroitâs midtown neighborhood last week and stopped to check out a car exhibit in front of the Shinola store when they were struck.
42-year-old Deandre Simmons of Inkster is facing multiple criminal charges after he drove a pickup truck onto the wrong side of the street as the group was crossing.
McDaniels died, one Milford woman was hospitalized with two broken legs and will be undergoing rehab, another Milford man was treated and released, while a fourth woman was not injured.
McDaniels was said to be well known throughout the Milford community and was a longtime resident but had moved to South Lyon about a year ago. Those who knew him well say he was a jokester who could often be seen walking his dog Riley around town and would wear a straw hat with a large feather in it. The retired Vietnam Veteran also served on the Milford Parks & Recreation board.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lynch & Sons Funeral Home in Milford, where visitation is planned from 3 to 9pm Thursday. A memorial Service will be held there at noon on Friday, followed by interment and military honors at Great Lakes National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in McDanielsâ name may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America or the Michigan Humane Society. (JM)
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Water & Sewer Rates Going Up In City of HowellWater & Sewer Rates Going Up In City of Howell
Water and sewer rates will go up 4.9% in the City of Howell to address current and future costs of the system based on recommendations from advisors.
The rate increase is less than originally projected last year of 5.5%, which is attributed to stronger cash reserves. The City focuses on three general areas to maintain a viable system that include a debt coverage ratio, minimum cash level reserves and operating income targets. By meeting those targets, the systems can generate sufficient revenues to fund current operations.
Staff and council are hopeful the rate increases should start to level out and held a thorough discussion on the issue. In approving the motion, Mayor Nick Proctor commented they donât like the rate increases any more than taxpayers and there has to be a point where thing start to level off or fall more in line with lower cost of living increases. Council has taken the approach of steady increases in rates to lessen the pain on customers, instead of implementing a huge rate hike after multiple years of little or no increases. Staff says the current practice of limiting the variability in rate increases while still addressing the current and future costs of the system is an equitable program.
City Manager Shea Charles pointed out the increase is part of a three-year rate track just to maintain and invest in the system while providing a quality product. The rate determination also attempts to address the unpredictability of the future. Charles says they City will undertake a major rate analysis next year, and the approach has been to do so every three years and gauge where things are at. He anticipates residents and business should be able to see lower increases in the future, as they finally get to the point where the system has been re-calibrated to be sustainable. (JM)
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Investigation Continues Into Fatal Motorcycle CrashInvestigation Continues Into Fatal Motorcycle Crash
An Oakland County man was killed over the weekend in Tyrone Township when his motorcycle crashed into another vehicle on US-23.
Livingston County Sheriffâs deputies were dispatched just before 11:30 Saturday morning to a crash on northbound US-23 and Center Road. A preliminary investigation indicated a 69 year old Commerce Township resident was riding his 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on US-23 when he struck the back of a 2002 Pontiac Montana being operated by a 64 year old Canton resident. The Montana was stopped in the right hand lane because of traffic.
The motorcycle driver was transported to Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc with life threatening injuries, but later succumbed to his injuries. One lane remained closed for approximately 3 hours during the investigation. Authorities say that alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in the crash, although helmet use is still being determined.
The crash remains under investigation by the Sheriffâs Office Traffic Safety Bureau. Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Fenton City Fire Department, Livingston County EMS, and Michigan State Police. (JK)
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Hutchings Elementary Hosts School Garden Dedication Ceremony Hutchings Elementary Hosts School Garden Dedication Ceremony
Students in a local elementary class are learning from the ground up.
2nd grade students at Hutchings Elementary in Howell have been very busy and spent months creating a school garden, where a dedication ceremony was held today. It featured a ballet sequence, poem and speech, tours of the garden and a ribbon cutting with Howell Mayor Nick Proctor.
Teacher Lindsay Derocher told WHMI the kids had been growing plants indoors for their science unit and thought it would be cool to grow things outside to see the actual growth of a pumpkin. Using project based learning; students researched the need for the garden, what would be planted and how it could benefit the school before proposing the idea to Principal Tim Moore.
The outdoor garden is an instructional tool that integrates several subject areas for students such as math for the perimeter, science and reading. Parent volunteers and staff will tend to the garden over the summer and integrate it into learning and lessons at all grade levels throughout the next school year. Classes will be able to learn about life cycles, living/non-living things, organisms and various other topics. Students will also help tend and water the garden. (JM)
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Brighton Honda Warns Community About Panhandling Scam Brighton Honda Warns Community About Panhandling Scam
A Brighton car dealership took panhandling problems into their own hands today.
Brighton Honda placed a sign out front to inform passersby and would-be victims that a man who often begs for money by the dealership is really a scammer. The dealership is on Grand River near I-96 and the Hilton Road intersection. The sign stated man was offered a full time job at $10/hour and he responded that he made more money than anybody there and did not want the job. The sign further instructs individuals to donate to a more worthy cause.
Photos of the sign and the panhandler were shared on Facebook and went viral, generating a lot of support for how the dealership handled the situation.
A number of Livingston County residents commented that theyâve seen the man and two others park their car down the road then walk to over to the exit ramp. Others said the men are rude and inconsiderate, âyelling at people for not giving them anythingâ and declining food. They reportedly frequent the intersection, as well as Meijer and other areas throughout the City. As of 5:30pm today, the man was no longer standing in front of Brighton Honda and the sign was down. Photos were later posted of him being arrested.
Police previously told WHMI panhandlers find locales like Brighton lucrative, not only because the area is relatively affluent but also because local people tend to be compassionate and feel sorry for those in difficult financial straits. (JM)
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Northfield Township Selects New Township ManagerNorthfield Township Selects New Township Manager
Northfield Township has decided to extend a conditional offer to a new Township Manager.
After months of debate over whether or not the position needed to be filled and who, if so, should fill it, the Board of Trustees voted 4-3 in favor of offering Steven Aynes the job. The manager position has been vacant since January 5th, when Howard Fink resigned to take a similar role on the west side of the state. Township Supervisor Marlene Chockley said the response from the community was that they didnât need a new manager, but the board voted last February by the same slim margin to begin the process of looking.
Aynes was the second candidate motioned for at Tuesday nightâs meeting, after the first was rejected by a 4-3 vote. Chockley voted no for both candidates, partly because she felt she could fill that role herself as Supervisor, and also because she thought the money could be better spent elsewhere. She said she wanted to use the $104,000 that it is going to cost them on the community and on other staff needs within the township. She did credit Aynes with having lots of management experience and a great ability to work with others. She said despite her vote, she looks forward to working with him. The township will now conduct a background check on Aynes not-to-exceed $1,000, offer him the job, and see if he accepts. (MK)
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New Roundabouts & Ramps Re-Open On US-23; Work Extended At North Territorial New Roundabouts & Ramps Re-Open On US-23; Work Extended At North Territorial
Thereâs some good news for motorists traveling through the Whitmore Lake area but not so good news for those utilizing North Territorial Road.
The Michigan Department of Transportation advises that the new roundabouts at 8 Mile Road and US-23 were on track to re-open today. Whitmore Lake Road and 8 Mile Road should have also re-opened. However, several ramps at the interchange will remain closed for construction. M-DOT says the northbound US-23 off-ramp to 8 Mile Road will remain âright-turn onlyâ with westbound traffic detoured to M-36. The southbound off-ramp to 8 Mile Road is expected to reopen by the end of June. The southbound US-23 on-ramp from 8 Mile Road will remain closed until mid-August.
Meanwhile, M-DOT further advises the construction at the North Territorial Road interchange at US-23 will be extended. The original completion date of June 15th has been extended out to June 25th. Both the northbound and southbound exit ramps to North Territorial Road will remain closed until that time, along with the southbound US-23 entrance ramp from North Territorial Road.
In addition, the one way detours at North Territorial Road and 6 Mile Road will remain in place until June 25th. Currently, one lane is maintained eastbound on N. Territorial Road over US-23 and one lane is maintained westbound on 6 Mile Road over US-23.
A link to the full update on the US-23 Flex Route project from M-DOT is provided. Photo: M-DOT. (JM)
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Dance Project and Community Alliance Partner To Prevent Substance AbuseDance Project and Community Alliance Partner To Prevent Substance Abuse
Two local organizations are partnering together in a goal to prevent substance abuse among students by offering good, clean fun.
Livingston County Community Alliance, an anti-drug coalition, recently awarded a $500 mini-grant to The Dance Project. The grant allowed the program to hold an annual formal dance in March at the Oak Pointe Country Club in Brighton.
But The Dance Project is more than just a formal dance at a nice location. The program was started about 10 years ago by president Jamie Nicholson. Amy Simon, administrative assistant with The Dance Project, says Nicholson wanted to change the dancing culture among students.
Upon attending her own childâs school dance, Nicholson was shocked at what she believed was inappropriate dancing, including so-called "grinding" that occurred. In addition to immodest dancing, Nicholson saw drug and alcohol use at the school dances and wanted to provide a safe and regulated environment. Nicholson felt chaperoning school dances wasnât enough, and that an alternative should be offered. Her mission aligned with the LCCAâs and the organization provided the grant to help further the projectâs social, substance-free dancing opportunities.
Simon says The Dance Project couldnât have held their Royal Dance without the grant help from the LCCA and looks forward to future partnering possibilities. The Dance Project teaches swing dance and promotes a clean style of dance among students in grades K-12. Along with teaching modest dress, dance, and how to interact respectfully with a dance partner, the program fosters peer support, mentors, and leadership.
Brothers Steven and Josh Hammerle are group members and both expressed how much they enjoy dancing to clean music with a welcoming crowd. The club takes part in a number of community events, including festivals and parades throughout the year. More information about The Dance Project can be found at the link below. (DK)
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Head Of Michigan Health Department & 4 Others Charged In Flint Lead CrisisHead Of Michigan Health Department & 4 Others Charged In Flint Lead Crisis
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today announced that he has charged Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon (pictured), former Flint Emergency Manager Darnell Earley, former City of Flint Water Department Manager Howard Croft, as well as Michigan Department of Environmental Qualityâs Drinking Water Chief Liane Shekter-Smith and Water Supervisor Stephen Busch with involuntary manslaughter related to their alleged failure to act in the Flint Water Crisis.
Involuntary manslaughter is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and/or a $7,500 fine. In addition to the involuntary manslaughter charges, Schuette also charged Lyon with Misconduct in Office, a felony, subject to 5 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Eden Wells has also been charged with lying to a peace officer and obstruction of justice related to an alleged attempt to stop an investigation into the health crisis in Flint and later misleading investigators as to her actions.
Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Flint area, which has been linked by some experts to poor water quality in 2014-15. Lyon is the highest-ranking official to be charged in the state attorney general's investigation.
Flint began using water from the Flint River in 2014 while under state emergency management, but didn't treat it to reduce corrosion. Lead from old plumbing leached into the water system. Legionnaires' is a type of pneumonia caused by bacteria that thrive in warm water and infect the lungs. (JK)
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Fowlerville Man Heading To Trial In Fatal CrashFowlerville Man Heading To Trial In Fatal Crash
A Fowlerville man has been bound over for trial in connection to an October crash that killed a 10-year-old boy.
50-year-old Robert Earl Wilson was charged with one count of operating a vehicle under the influence causing death and three counts of operating a vehicle under the influence causing incapacitating injuries. He waived an exam Tuesday in 66th District Court in Corunna and was bound over to Shiawassee County Circuit Court to face trial.
The charges stem from the October 9th incident on Fowlerville Road, north of Lovejoy Road in Antrim Township. According to the Shiawassee County Sheriffâs Department, Wilson was driving northbound when his minivan crossed the center line and hit a car carrying a family of four from Byron. A 10-year-old Fowlerville Community School student was killed in the crash. His parents were hospitalized with injuries ranging from severe to critical. The boyâs sister was also injured. (JK)
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