A tragic traffic incident claimed the life of a Clarkston woman over the weekend after a collision at a stop sign intersection south of Fenton. ABC12 reports that the 55-year-old, whose name has not been released, was operating a Chevrolet Impala and failed to heed a stop sign at the crossroads of Hogan and Linden roads.
The accident occurred around 1 p.m. Saturday, during which her vehicle was struck by a Ford F-150 truck; officials have reported that the other driver was a 23-year-old man from Fenton. Although, it is not yet clear whether he sustained injuries from the crash, the unidentified woman was confirmed to be dead at the scene investigators still looking into the potential factors like speed or intoxication that could have contributed to the crash, according to WLNS.
Emergency response teams from various agencies, including the Fenton Area Fire Department and Michigan State Police, were on site to assist the Livingston County Sheriff's deputies as they handled the fatal incident efforts to resuscitate the woman were unfortunately unsuccessful as mentioned by MLive.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office has not released further details. Questions about seatbelt use and drug or alcohol involvement are still under examination.
