A Flint man accused of causing a crash that killed his girlfriend and seriously injured five children asked a judge to delay his court hearing after appearing in court with significant injuries.
DeAndre Darryl Cold, 25, appeared in Genesee County District Court on March 11 for a scheduled preliminary examination related to the fatal crash in Burton, Michigan.
Cold, who faces 17 criminal charges tied to the crash, entered the courtroom using a walker and was unable to stand, according to court officials. His attorney, Michael Beer, told the judge that Cold had broken legs.
Because of his condition, the judge agreed to delay the preliminary examination so Cold and his attorney could obtain and review medical records related to his injuries.
Authorities say the crash killed Cold’s girlfriend and left five children critically injured, though additional details about the incident were not immediately available in the court hearing.
A preliminary examination is a hearing where a judge determines whether enough evidence exists for a case to proceed to trial.
The case remains pending as the court waits for medical documentation before rescheduling the hearing.