MENOMINEE, MICH (WTAQ) – Drugged driving charges were filed today (WED) in connection with a fatal traffic crash in October.
According to a release from Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Rogg, Kane Richard, 20, is charged with operating under the influence of drugs causing death, and reckless driving causing death for the October 21st crash in Lake Township which killed Derek Bryant.
Richard allegedly disregarded a stop sign and struck another vehicle. Bryant was a passenger in the struck vehicle, and was killed.
A blood test revealed the presence of THC and Diazepam, according to Rogg.
“Our charging decision is based on the available evidence and what charges we reasonably believe can (be) proved to a jury, beyond a reasonable doubt, at trial.”
An arraignment is scheduled for today (WED).
