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A Sturgis man has been sentenced to prison after investigators say he hit three children with a car, killing one.

Silich pleads guilty in April 2021 bike hit-and-run fatal

The Daily Reporter Daniel Gerard Silich, 42, was arrested by Michigan State Police Wednesday in a hit-and-run  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 Silich was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox when he swerved northbound off Ralston Road and hit three of four children riding their bikes.  L...

Sturgis man charged with murder in crash that killed child in Branch Co. Christine Bennett and last updated 2021-05-05 16:45:09-04 BRANCH COUNTY, Mich. — A Sturgis man is facing charges for murder and manslaughter after investigators say he hit three children with a car, killing one. Daniel Silich is facing 11 charges, including second-degree murder, manslaughter, failing to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in death, reckless driving causing death, tampering with evidence, using methamphetamine and fentanyl. The crash took place on April 5 in Branch County. That’s when tro...