Overview

• Pavel Shchukin, 55, of Florida, faces three counts of moving violation causing death and five counts of moving violation causing serious impairment, all misdemeanors.
• Authorities allege the semi failed to stop at the Hurds Corner and Deckerville roads intersection near Cass City on Sept. 26, striking a Jeep carrying eight relatives.
• Bill “Papa” Putman, Barb “Neenee” Putman, and their daughter-in-law Megan Putman were pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials and the family.
• Five others — identified by the family as Blake, Lulu, Alena, Noah and Gia — were hospitalized, with some initially in critical condition.
• Family updates said Noah remains sedated but responsive with movement, and Gia’s brain pressure decreased after a craniotomy; the investigation continues.