Detroit, MI (August 10, 2023) - A Detroit man faces several counts related to a fatal Tuesday night crash in Eastpointe that police believe was caused by drunk driving.

The 52-year-old man is accused of causing a fatal accident while driving drunk, driving with a suspended license, and having an open container of alcohol in his car. On Thursday, he was arraigned and given a cash/surety bail in the amount of $600,000. If he is released, he will be required to wear a GPS tether, remain confined to his home, and abstain from alcohol and narcotics.

According to prosecutors in Macomb County, the suspect allegedly crashed into a man who was riding a battery-assisted bicycle near the corner of Gratiot Avenue and Stephens Road on Tuesday, August 8. EMTs rushed the victim to the hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.

A cooler with ice and full beer bottles was apparently discovered in the suspect's car by law enforcement, and he was arrested shortly thereafter for drunk driving.

No additional details in connection with the crash were released, though the investigation is still active at this time.

Our deepest condolences are with the family of the deceased victim.