A 51-year-old Road Commission for Oakland County employee is facing charges following, a fatal hit-and-run incident on New Year's Day. Bryan Derryberry was arraigned on charges of failing to stop at the scene of a crash after his plow truck allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian in Farmington Hills.
According to ClickOnDetroit, the victim, 68-year-old Edward Detroit, was found unconscious on the side of Middlebelt Road near Eldon Street early on Jan. 1. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Evidence recovered from the plow truck implicated Derryberry in the incident, who has been employed with the Road Commission for the past three years.
Bryan Derryberry was released on a $100,000 personal bond and is slated for a court appearance on Jan. 16, as reported by both Audacy and CBS Detroit. The crash has led to a thorough investigation by the Farmington Hills Police Department's Investigative Bureau and Traffic Safety Section.
Police Chief John Piggott expressed hopes that the proceedings will provide solace to the victim's family, stating, "The quick resolution of this case is testament to the hard work of our investigators and support from the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.” His comments were noted in reports from ClickOnDetroit and CBS Detroit. “We're hopeful this arrest and prosecution will bring some measure of closure for the family of the victim as this matter now moves into the judicial system."
As this case proceeds through the courts, details surrounding the incident and subsequent legal proceedings are coming into focus, casting a dark shadow over the start of the new year. The Road Commission for Oakland County has not yet provided a public statement regarding the incident and charges against Derryberry.
