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2 killed, 14 injured when driver strikes group walking in Clinton County

Investigators believe alcohol a factor in crash

Two killed in Clinton County crash on May 18, 2024. (Clinton County Sheriff's Office)

WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Two people were killed and 14 others were injured when a driver struck a group of pedestrians walking on the shoulder of the road in Clinton County.

📄 UPDATE: Cops give new info about 2 killed, 14 hurt (8 kids) in Michigan drunk driving crash

Deputies said a driver struck a group of pedestrians at around 6:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in the area of South Wacousta Road near Corrison Road in Watertown Township. The group was walking on the shoulder of the road when the driver struck them.

Two people were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Thirteen others were transported to area hospitals with injuries that range from life threatening to minor. Deputies said the victims range in age from toddler to senior citizen.

The driver left the scene and was stopped by deputies several miles away. The driver has been identified as a 35-year-old woman from Perrinton, Michigan. She was arrested and is being held in the Clinton County Jail.

The crash is under investigation. Alcohol is believed to be a factor.

With heavy hearts we pray🙏 for all of the individuals and families affected by this incident. We are here for all of...

Posted by Clinton County Michigan Sheriff's Office on Saturday, May 18, 2024

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