HOUGHTON, MI-- A probable cause hearing is set for an Atlantic Mine man accused in a hit-and-run accident in Houghton County.
Benjamin Riutta, 31, is charged with failure to stop at the scene of an accident, resulting in serious impairment or death.
On March 10 a 36-year-old Atlantic Mine woman was walking along Obenhoff Road in Adams Township when she was struck by a vehicle that crossed the centerline. The driver fled the scene.
Riutta faces up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
His probable cause hearing is set for Wednesday.
