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Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Zaughn Dontell Coleman, 29, of Detroit, in connection with a car crash that killed Quintell Ray, 40, also of Detroit.

On June 14, 2024, at approximately 10:33 p.m., it is alleged that Defendant Coleman was driving recklessly at a high rate of speed westbound on Seven Mile Road near Greenview in Detroit when he struck Mr. Ray's vehicle, fatally injuring him. Medics arrived on the scene and transported Defendant Coleman and Mr. Ray to a local hospital for treatment. Mr. Ray succumbed to his injuries a short time later and was pronounced deceased. More complete facts and evidence will be placed on the record in court at the Preliminary Examination.

Zaughn Dontell Coleman has been charged with Second-Degree Murder, Reckless Driving Causing Death, and Operating while License Suspended Causing Death.*

"The alleged facts in this case are among the worst fatal criminal car cases that I have seen in decades. We have made the decision to charge Murder in the Second Degree and other offenses in this case for a multitude of reasons. These facts show a complete disregard for human life. It is alleged that the defendant drove at excessive speeds through a residential neighborhood when he hit and killed Mr. Ray. We are thinking of his family at this sad time. More specific facts will be revealed in court," said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

He was arraigned this morning in 36^th District Court before Magistrate Jeffrey Kleparek and given a $500,000 cash bond with a GPS tether and house arrest. A bond re-determination hearing is scheduled for June 20, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., before Judge Wiliam McConico. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for June 25, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., and the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for July 1, 2024, at 1:45 p.m., before Judge Kenneth King. Please request a photograph of the defendant from the Detroit Police Department.

*The charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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