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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
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June 3, 2024
Woman Arraigned for Car Crash, Killing One
Mount Clemens, MI - Today, a 27-year-old Rile woman was arraigned in connection with a car crash in Washington Twp.
It is alleged that on February 12, 2024, Courtney Ellise Niezgoda was driving her Ford EcoSport on M-53 near 32 Mile Road when she ran a red light hitting another vehicle killing 63-year-old Tina Yaney of Macomb. Niezgoda was allegedly operating her phone at the time of the crash.
Courtney Niezgoda was charged with Reckless Driving Causing Death, a 15 year felony. Niezgoda was arraigned in 42-1 Romeo District Court where District Court Judge Jennifer Andary set bond at $50,000 cash/surety, 10% with bond conditions of no social media use of any kind, no alcohol or drugs with testing, no driving for any reason and she must maintain employment. A Probable Cause Hearing is scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:00pm.
"The alleged reckless behavior of using social media while driving, led to a tragic and entirely preventable loss of life. These alleged actions demonstrate a complete disregard for the safety of others, and she must be held accountable for the devastating consequences of her choices," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s office represents the people. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.