A suspect was due in court Tuesday on charges stemming from a fatality traffic accident January 3. Daniel Maddock is charged with Involuntary Manslaughter.

The 36-year-old St Joseph man is charged in connection with a traffic accident at 12th and Church streets in St Joseph that claimed the life of Richard Osborne. Mr Osborne was a passenger in a Chevy Cavalier driven by Maddock that police say ran a stop sign.

Mr Maddock was seriously hurt in the accident.

Authorities believe Mr Maddock was drunk at the time of the crash. Investigators said at the time excessive speed may also have contributed to the accident.

Maddock is being held under $25,000 bail.