Metro Detroit Attorney Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run on Utica Road
A Metro Detroit attorney, Edward Nahhat, has been charged in Fraser following a fatal hit-and-run incident where he allegedly struck and killed motorcyclist Julie Fathbruckner on Utica Road. Nahhat faces charges including failure to stop at the scene of an…
Detroit, MI, August 26, 2026 — A Metro Detroit attorney is facing criminal charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on Utica Road in Fraser. Edward Nahhat has been charged following the death of motorcyclist Julie Fathbruckner.
According to authorities, Nahhat allegedly struck and killed Fathbruckner while she was riding her motorcycle on Utica Road. The incident is classified as a hit-and-run, meaning the driver involved is accused of leaving the scene of the accident without rendering aid or reporting it to law enforcement.
As a result of the incident, Edward Nahhat has been charged with two offenses. These include failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in death, a serious felony offense, and lying to police, which relates to alleged interactions with investigators during the probe into the fatal collision.
The specific date of the hit-and-run incident and the date Nahhat was formally charged were not immediately available. Details regarding the circumstances of the alleged lying to police charge also have not been publicly disclosed.
The victim, Julie Fathbruckner, was identified as the motorcyclist who tragically lost her life in the incident. Information regarding her background or any further details about the accident’s progression beyond the initial charges against Nahhat were not provided in the available summary.
The legal proceedings against Edward Nahhat are ongoing. The charges carry potential penalties, though the outcome of the case will be determined through the judicial process.
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