An Ypsilanti Township family is grappling with the aftermath of a distressing event that unfolded on Sunday evening when a car penetrated the walls of their home. According to reports from CBS News Detroit, at least one child sustained injuries as a consequence of the crash. The incident occurred at approximately 8:05 p.m. in a mobile home park located in the 6200 block of Lake Drive, with first responders immediately tending to the medical needs of the injured parties.
The force of the collision has left the family without a safe place to reside, further straining their emotional and financial resources. In response to this calamity, WXYZ reports that the Boyd family, consisting of two adults and six children, is now displaced, as their dwelling was effectively moved off its foundation. "We just left Sky Zone and we was home for about 20 minutes," Antionet Boyd described, "Next thing you know, the whole house just moved." Terrance Brown III, Boyd’s 12-year-old son was responsible for contacting the police following the incident, recounting, "Everything just jumped up and then I looked up, and my TV hit my head and I fell."
The issue of vehicular speed in the neighborhood preceding the crash is a worrisome aspect highlighted by the family. They speculate that the combination of icy conditions and excessive speed played a pivotal role in the accident. Echoing this concern, Boyd's partner Terrance Brown Jr. lamented the lack of speed bumps on Linda Drive, the approach street to their home. "It's speed bumps all going this way up the main street and all through the neighborhood, but on this specific street, there's no speed bumps at all, it just don't make no sense," he told WXYZ. The property owner, Sun Communities, has not made a statement regarding the issue of safety measures like speed bumps.
Despite having renters’ insurance, the family faces the daunting challenge of securing new housing amid significant structural damage to their home. With this in view, a fundraiser has been established to aid them in this unexpected transition. "My emotions are everywhere. I have three kids' birthdays that's in January, I have one that's in four days so we don't know how that's gonna work out and then just not knowing what's the next move right now," Boyd expressed in an interview with WXYZ.
Concurrently, the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the specifics of the crash. MLive reports that a child under ten was injured but is expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries. The office has not yet divulged further details regarding the cause of the accident or additional circumstances that may have contributed. As the community and the Boyd family await conclusive insights, the conversation about roadway safety and accountability within residential areas no doubt, continues to amplify.
