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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 Silich was driving a “death trap” 2005 Chevrolet Equinox when he swerved northbound off Ralston Road...

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 Landen for the special boy that he was and special time we had with him on this earth. He will remain...

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 he admitted driving the silver grey 2005 Chevrolet Equinox tracked Tuesday to a home on Hackman Roa...

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. Over $10,000 was raised in the first five hours after the page was created on Tuesday. 13-year-old Land...

Sturgis Journal With help from a resident's 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 a sample of his blood has been obtained. The phone will be examined by the state police computer ...