IN WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHAEL– Two teens were seriously hurt in a crash early Sunday morning on US-23. Authorities think that impairment may have played a role in the accident.
Michigan State Police say a 17-year-old boy from Ypsilanti lost control of his 2018 Nissan Rogue near Geddes in Ann Arbor Township just after 3 a.m. but was still going north. The car went across the middle of the road and rolled several times before stopping.
When the police came, they saw that the teen driver had been thrown out of the car. Authorities had to free his passenger, a 16-year-old girl, who was stuck inside the wreckage.
Both teens were taken to a nearby hospital right away, but their conditions are still very bad. The police say that their investigation is still going on, but early signs point to the possibility that drugs or alcohol may have played a role in the crash.
A spokesman for the Michigan State Police said, “This is a tragic accident involving very young drivers.” “We want anyone who saw the crash or knows anything about it to come forward and help with the investigation.”
The accident shows how dangerous it is to drive while drunk or carelessly, especially for teens who are still learning how to drive safely. Near Geddes on US-23, there is a busy stretch of highway with fast speeds and quick changes in the weather.
Still, the police are trying to figure out what happened when the driver lost control so early in the morning. It’s still not clear if speed, road conditions, or other things played a role along with the alleged impairment.
Police tell drivers that they should never be drunk behind the wheel and that they should stay focused. This is especially important late at night or early in the morning, when tiredness and other risks can add up.
MI State Police want you to call their office at 810-227-1051 if you know anything about the crash.
People in the area are thinking about the two teens and their families as the probe continues and they heal from their injuries.
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