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Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.) COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien issued a statement Monday afternoon on the ongoing investigation into the April 5 hit and run crash in Sherwood Township which injured three youngsters. One of the youngsters, 13-year-old Landen Risner, died from his injuries on Sunday morning at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Stempien said he has been in contact with the Michigan Sta...

Landen Risner, 13, of Sherwood, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo....

and last updated 2021-04-18 19:54:57-04 SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Landen Risner, 13, has passed away after a hit-and-run according to his family. Landen was riding bikes with two other kids before being hit by a car that fled the scene. He was previously hospitalized with a severe brain injury before he passed. Landens 6-year-old brother Roman, who was also involved in the accident, is at home recovering from leg surgery according to the family. Those interested can support Landen’...

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...

Branch County Teen Dies Two Weeks After Hit And Run Crash 13-year-old Landen Risner from Sherwood in rural Branch County has died.  Landen was critically injured when he and several siblings were struck by a vehicle as they were riding their bicycles near their home. The driver fled the scene without stopping to check on the kids. That happened on Monday the 5th. The others were not hurt as seriously. Landen has been in critical care at a Kalamazoo hospital since the hit and run crash.  The f...

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...