Mt. Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 26-year-old Torrance Irby, of Detroit, MI, was arraigned on charges related to fatal vehicle collision.
It is alleged that on Monday, December 29, 2025, Irby was driving westbound in a Ram ProMaster on Metropolitan Parkway in Clinton Township, MI. Just east of Groesbeck Highway, Irby struck a Ford Mustang, propelling it into the rear of a Ford Transit Connect van. It is further alleged that Irby fled the scene on foot. He was apprehended a short time later. The driver of the Ford Mustang, 27-year-old El Verson Mitchell of Ann Arbor, was transported to McClaren Macomb Hospital and ultimately pronounced deceased.
On Friday, January 1, 2026, Irby was arraigned before Magistrate Ryan Zemke at the 41B District Court in Clinton Township, MI. Irby was charged with the following:
- Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death, a 15-year felony, and
- Failure to Stop at the Scene of Accident Resulting in Serious Impairment or Death, a 5-year felony.
These are the maximum charges available under the law based upon the evidence presented to date.
Magistrate Zemke set Irby’s bond at $250,000 cash/surety. Irby is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Sebastian Lucido at the 41B District Court in Clinton Township.
“Driving while impaired is an entirely preventable act that endangers everyone on the road. In this case, it is alleged that the defendant chose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated and caused a collision that took the life of a young man. This loss is devastating for the victim’s family. My office will ensure this matter receives the full attention it deserves.” 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.
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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Esther E. Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
