MARQUETTE, MI-- Trial has begun for a Big Bay man charged in the hit-and-run death of NMU employee Robin Rahoi last December.
Michael Nelson, 46, allegedly struck Rahoi as she was walking on Lighthouse Road after a Christmas party in the early morning hours of December 17. He’s charged with failure to stop at the scene of an accident when at fault, resulting in death, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
The prosecution and defense delivered their opening statements Monday, followed by some testimony from police and witnesses. Testimony is expected to continue Tuesday.
