Barry County Prosecuting Attorney, Julie Nakfoor-Pratt, today filed charges against Kelleigh Linae Hobbs in connection with the alleged hit and run crash that killed Carla Reiffer of Middleville on June 23.

 

Hobbs, of Middleville, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious impairment or death, a felony carrying a maximum of 15 years in prison. She is also charged with a moving violation causing death, and possession of marijuana, both misdemeanors carrying a maximum of one year in jail.

Her bond is set at $250,000. A probable cause hearing is set for July 5.

“I would like to recognize the Barry County Sheriff’s Office for their coordinated efforts to locate the vehicle and suspect in this case,” Nakfoor-Pratt said. “The collaboration between the police, central dispatch and other emergency services is to be commended.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo:  Kelleigh Linae Hobbs

(Photo courtesy of Barry County Sheriff’s Office)