A late-night drive through Richfield Township turned tragic early Sunday when a head-on collision on North State Road killed a 25-year-old Flint mother and left her 9-year-old daughter in a fight for her life. The girl’s companion, a 30-year-old man in the van, and the driver of the other vehicle were also rushed to Hurley Medical Center with what authorities described as injuries that are not life-threatening. The stretch of road was shut down for hours as first responders and crash investigators worked the scene in the dark.
Crash details
According to Cars 108, the wreck unfolded around 2:30 a.m. when a northbound 2010 Ford Edge crossed the center line on North State Road and slammed head-on into a southbound Dodge Caravan carrying a family of three. The impact occurred in the 4000 block of North State Road near Richfield Road, shutting down the route for roughly three hours while crews documented the scene and cleared away the mangled vehicles. The Davison Area Reconstruction Team was called in to take the investigative lead.
Who was hurt
The 25-year-old Flint woman driving the Caravan was pronounced dead at the scene, according to WNEM. Her 9-year-old daughter was rushed to Hurley Medical Center and remains in critical condition in the pediatric intensive care unit. A 30-year-old man who had been riding in the front passenger seat of the van was also taken to Hurley for treatment, and the Ford Edge driver was hospitalized with injuries that officials say are not believed to be life-threatening, the station reported.
Investigation and response
Investigators believe alcohol played a role in the crash, and the case remains very much active, Cars 108 reported. Multiple local police, fire and EMS agencies responded to the scene, helping secure the area as officers collected evidence and spoke with witnesses. So far, authorities have not announced any arrests or charges while detectives and reconstruction specialists continue piecing together exactly what happened.
Local crash history
The deadly wreck is the latest serious crash on North State Road this year. In March an eight-month-old infant died following a separate collision on the same corridor that also brought in the Davison Area Reconstruction Team, according to WNEM. Officials have not linked that earlier crash to Sunday’s incident, but both scenes were handled with the same level of in-depth reconstruction work.
How to help
Authorities are asking anyone who was in the area around the time of the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage or other information, to contact the Richfield Township Police Department or the Davison Area Reconstruction Team. Investigators are hoping even small details could help fill in the timeline, according to WSGW. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
