A tragic motor vehicle accident claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl from Howell yesterday. The incident occurred as the teen was making a turn onto Oak Grove Road from Grove Meadows Boulevard and was struck by a Dodge Charger, confirmed the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, per FOX 2 Detroit.
The collision, which involved an 18-year-old driver from Howell, resulted in the Chevrolet Cruze being forced off the road and overturned. Tragically, the girl was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. It was reported by Livingston Daily that both drivers were wearing their seat belts when the crash happened.
The local sheriff's office is looking into speed as a possible contributing factor. The aftermath of the crash led to the closure of the roadway for over four hours to allow for investigation and cleanup efforts. Officials from the Howell Area Fire Department and Livingston County EMS assisted at the scene.
The ongoing investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff's Traffic Safety Bureau was reported by WHMI, as they continue to gather more details to fully understand the circumstances around the collision. The condition of the 18-year-old driver involved has yet to be disclosed, with no current updates provided on their well-being.
