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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.
Landen suffered head injuries and was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He died six days later, while in a coma.
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. â 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. Thatâs when troopers responded to a crash in Branch County after receiving a call about a vehicle that witnesses say veered off the road and hit three children.