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Detroit man charged in hit-and-run that killed 83-year-old woman

Posted at 1:32 PM, Jul 07, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-07 13:32:55-04

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a Detroit man in connection with the hit-and-run accident that killed an 83-year-old woman.

According to Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Maria Miller, 19-year-old Deonte Renfroe is charged with second degree murder and manslaughter with a motor vehicle in the crash.

It is believed that he crashed into the back of a car at a red light and then hit a parked truck. The truck then hit and killed Charlotte Kish.

Renfroe is expected to be arraigned on Thursday afternoon in 36th District Court.