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Don Reid The Daily Reporter Daniel Gerard Silich, 42, was arrested by Michigan State Police Wednesday in connection with a hit-and-run that occurred April 5 resulting in the death of Landen Risner, 13, and injuries to his brother and sister.  The Hackman Road resident was taken from his home north of Sturgis and booked into the Branch County jail on charges of second-degree murder, under a $500,000 bond.  Charges come after a month-long investigation that authorities said shows evidence Sili...

Branch County youngster dies from injuries in April 5 hit-and-run By Jim Measel Apr 18, 2021 8:53 PM KALAMAZOO, MI (WTVB/WNWN) – A 13-year-old boy from Branch County’s Sherwood Township has died from injuries he suffered on April 5 when he and two siblings were struck by a vehicle while they were riding their bikes. The family of Landen Risner posted on the Risner Support Group Facebook page that the youngster passed away at 5:50 a.m. Sunday morning. The family stated, “We honor L...

The Daily Reporter Michigan State Police have recovered the SUV that hit three children in Sherwood Township Monday, and found its driver.  Landen Risner, 13, was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, where he remains in critical condition.   The driver, a 42-year-old Sturgis man, is cooperating with the investigation. He had not been arrested as of Wednesday, as investigators continued to put together the case of leaving the scene of a serious injury accident.  Officers said...

Coldwater, MI, USA / WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FM | The Voice of Branch County Apr 8, 2021 7:22 AM SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – A Go Fund Me page has raised over $36,000 which will be used to help pay the medical expenses for two Sherwood Township youngsters who were badly injured when they were struck by a vehicle Monday afternoon near their home while riding their bikes. According to the Go Fund Me post entitled “Risner Clan Will Find A Way”, it’s hoped $50,000 can be raised. Ove...

Sturgis Journal With help from a residents tip, a 42-year-old Sturgis man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash April 5 in Branch County, Michigan State Police said. Police said the suspect’s vehicle was found Tuesday at a home on Hackman Road near M-66 northeast of Sturgis. The recovered vehicle, a silver 2005 Chevy Equinox, has been impounded. It is being examined for additional evidence. The driver is cooperating with the investigation, authorities said. His cell phone and...

Tip leads police to SUV driver suspected in hit-and-run of 3 kids riding bicycles Updated 3:04 PM; Today 3:04 PM Michigan State Police found the SUV believed to be involved in a hit-and-run of three kids on bicycles in Branch County on April 5, 2021.Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com Facebook Share BRANCH COUNTY, MI — Police, following a citizen tip, found the SUV and driver they believe struck three children riding bicycles Monday in Branch County’s Sherwood Township. The silver 2005 Chevrolet Eq...

Suspect vehicle found in hit-and-run crash that injured children Michigan State Police and last updated 2021-04-06 14:45:43-04 STURGIS, Mich. — The suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured three children Monday in Branch County has been found thanks to a citizen’s tip, Michigan State Police said Tuesday. The recovered vehicle was a silver 2005 Chevy Equinox and has been impounded for further investigation. MSP identified the driver as a 42-year-old Sturgis man. He...