A Troy man charged in a fatal crash at Woodward Avenue and Quarton Road has posted a newly increased $100,000 bond after a judge ordered him evaluated for competency to stand trial. Robert Isho, 34, is accused of reckless driving causing death in the crash that killed O'Brian Nelson, 30, months after the collision tore through the Bloomfield Township intersection.
Judge Diane D'Agostini raised Isho's bond from $25,000 to $100,000 at 48th District Court, according to The Oakland Press, which also reported that Isho was referred for a competency evaluation. Michigan law presumes a defendant charged with a crime is competent to stand trial unless the issue is formally raised, according to the Michigan Legislature. Under that same law, a court may order an examination by the Center for Forensic Psychiatry or another certified facility once there is a showing that a defendant may be incompetent.
Competency to stand trial requires a defendant to be mentally capable of rationally assisting in their own defense, understanding their rights, the criminal charges against them, and the nature of the proceedings, per the seed facts. Michigan law bars proceeding against a defendant while they are determined incompetent, and any competency opinion from the examination generally cannot be used as evidence in the pending criminal case except in specified competency hearings, according to the same legislative source.
How the Crash Unfolded on Woodward Avenue
Prosecutors allege Isho was speeding in a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee when he ran a red light at Woodward Avenue and Quarton Road, striking two other vehicles. The crash happened around 11:42 p.m., with ClickOnDetroit and The Oakland Press dating it to May 30, 2026, while WXYZ reported the collision occurred May 31.
The Jeep struck a 2007 Toyota Camry driven by Nelson, a 30-year-old Farmington Hills man, and a 2026 Dodge Charger driven by a 28-year-old Troy resident, according to ClickOnDetroit. The impact sent Nelson's Camry several hundred feet and set Isho's Grand Cherokee on fire. Nelson was pronounced dead at the scene, while police said injuries to the Charger driver were not reported. Isho was taken to a hospital for evaluation, the outlet reported.
Months-Long Investigation Preceded Charges
Nearly four months passed between the crash and the filing of the reckless-driving charge. The station's report noted that roughly 117 days elapsed between Nelson's death and the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office reaching its charging decision, with the delay attributed to toxicology testing, analysis of black-box data, and the need to wait for Isho's discharge from the hospital in late July before subpoenaing his medical records.
At the time of the crash, police said speed and reckless driving likely contributed, and the investigation was described as ongoing. A separate report on a broader run of serious crashes in Bloomfield Township noted that drug use, speed and reckless driving by the Grand Cherokee driver were believed to be factors, with blood-test results still pending.
Charges, Bond Conditions and What Comes Next
The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office issued a warrant on Sept. 23 charging Isho with reckless driving causing death, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. He was arraigned on Sept. 30, when his bond was initially set at $25,000 with a 10% provision before it was later raised to $100,000. One condition of the bond prohibits Isho from getting behind the wheel, per the same account.
Isho's attorney, Neal Rockind, told the station that his client is presumed innocent and intends to defend against the allegations. Nelson's family has already filed a civil lawsuit against Isho, the report added. No next court date has been scheduled in the criminal case.
