A Silver Creek man is facing felony charges, including 1st-degree vehicular homicide, following a February 20th incident on Highway 53 that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. Joshua Cleveland Harker, 36, is accused of causing the death of 31-year-old Skyler Redden of Rome after allegedly striking him with his vehicle while texting. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records, Harker was driving a 2014 Honda Accord on Highway 53 at Dempsey Road when the incident occurred. Authorities allege that Harker was using his cell phone to send a text message and failed to notice a broken-down vehicle on the right shoulder of the highway. Harker’s vehicle reportedly struck the rear of the disabled vehicle and then hit two pedestrians who were standing outside of it. Both pedestrians sustained severe injuries. Redden later succumbed to his injuries. In addition to vehicular homicide, Harker is also facing charges of reckless driving and distracted driving. He is currently being held in the Floyd County Jail.