DETROIT – A crash on Detroit’s east side killed two teenagers and critically injured a third early Monday, Sept. 16.
According to authorities, a Dodge Charger that was speeding northbound on Gratiot Avenue struck a southbound BMW that was turning off near Harper Avenue. Police said the driver of the BMW was not injured but was taken into custody on suspicion of drunk driving.
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The crash caused the Dodge to become airborne and crash into a storefront. Police said the vehicle was so heavily damaged that they were unable to tell if anyone was wearing a seatbelt at the time.
Police believe speed and alcohol were both factors in the crash.
