BRANCH COUNTY — A Coldwater man has received his sentenced for his actions in a fatal crash that involved a bicyclist.

Jacob Ward was sentenced to 2-15 years in prison Monday on a charge of operating while intoxicated causing death.

Bicyclist Era Denna Hall, age 25, died on April 12, 2021, on South Angola Road near Nye Road just north of Kinderhook.

Branch County Circuit Court Judge Bill O’Grady sentenced the 30-year-old Coldwater man after he entered a no-contest plea of Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death on March 20. The agreement set the minimum prison term to two years.

In exchange for his plea, charges of Reckless Driving Causing Death, Moving Violation Causing Death, Use of Methamphetamine and Use of Marijuana were dismissed by Branch County Prosecutors. Also being dropped was a Habitual Offender fourth offense sentencing enhancer.

Ward was given credit for 14 days already served in jail.