OXFORD, Mich. – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that killed two people and injured a 5-year-old boy Monday night in Oxford.
The crash happened at about 8:29 p.m. on Ray Road near Oxford Road.
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Authorities said a 50-year-old man, of Metamora Township, was driving a garbage truck on Ray Road when he had mechanical difficulties and stopped in the roadway. A 43-year-old man, of Oxford Township, was driving a 2003 Chrysler Town and Country Minivan crashed into the back of the garbage truck, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
The driver and another 43-year-old individual in the minivan were killed in the crash. A 32-year-old woman, of Lapeer, was taken to the hospital, as was a 5-year-old boy.
The boy's father was driving the minivan.
The driver of the garbage truck had minor injuries.
Authorities said the driver of the minivan was not wearing a safety belt.