Overview
- James Shirah, sentenced Monday in Genesee County, received at least 30 years in prison for killing Terry Taylor Jr.
- The court set a 30 to 45 year term for murder and two concurrent 10 to 15 year terms, with parole possible after 30 years.
- The crash happened on Aug. 30, 2024 in Flint after a wedding day argument, when an SUV driven by Shirah struck Taylor, 29.
- Prosecutors said Shirah left, had time to think, then returned and hit Taylor, while the defense insisted it was not intentional.
- Shirah’s wife, Savanah Collier, pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact and is due for sentencing on May 26.