The trial for a suspect who was involved in a fatal hit-and-run has now been rescheduled due to the prevalent pandemic situation. The hit-and-run resulted in the death of JV Binkley, 42. It is not clear whether the victim’s family has retained any car accident lawyer for civil damages in the case.

The accident took place last year on May 24, 2019. It occurred when an SUV crashed into Binkley at Grace Hospice on the 500 Kirts Boulevard in Troy, Michigan. Binkley, who worked as a supplier of vending machines, was making a delivery at the location. The SUV that crashed into Binkley had two occupants at the time. These were later identified by the authorities as Anthony Rene Griffin, 41, of Detroit and Jerry Burton.

Griffin was driving the vehicle at the time of the hit-and-run accident. Both occupants of the SUV had originally planned to steal merchandise from Binkley’s truck. It isn’t clear whether they intentionally struck Binkley with the vehicle. Once Binkley was hit, both suspects fled the site of the accident. They were later apprehended by the authorities.

Burton later pleaded no contest to the charges brought up against him. Griffin decided to contest the case. He now faces one felony murder charge as well as the charge of failure to stop at an accident causing death. The starting date for Griffin’s trial, to be held at the Oakland County Circuit Court, was previously set at April 6. However, due to the COVID-19 situation, the trial has been postponed to August 3.

In addition to the criminal charges against the suspects in this case, it is also possible for the family of the fatal victim to recover wrongful death damages. A car accident lawyer can help the family file and seek such damages.

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