Ryan W. Bidwell, 23, of Carson City, was arraigned Monday on charges of reckless driving causing death and failure to stop at the scene of a fatal accident, Michigan State Police said. Authorities he was the driver in the second vehicle involved in the wreck that killed Patricia A. Buskirk.

Authorities said Buskirk was a passenger in a vehicle that had stopped on Stanton Road at about 7:17 p.m. Saturday. The driver was waiting to turn left on Wayman Road when the vehicle was struck from behind by Bidwell’s pickup, according to Michigan State Police.

Buswell was transported to Sheridan Community Hospital, but she died from her injuries, according to authorities. The 19-year-old driver of Buskirk’s vehicle, whom authorities still have not publicly identified, was treated at the scene for injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. Auhtorities said Bidwell fled the scene on foot and was arrested Sunday afternoon. Shortly after the wreck, Michigan State Police said alcohol and speed are suspected as contributing factors in the crash

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