RAISINVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 19-year-old woman and an infant were killed Tuesday morning in a head-on collision.
The crash happened Oct. 15 on Custer Road in Raisinville Township at about 8:30 a.m. According to authorities, a 19-year-old from Jackson -- identified as Journee E. Padgett -- was driving eastbound on the road when she crossed the centerline and struck a semi truck with two trailers that was driving westbound.
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The 58-year-old driver of the semi truck -- identified as Douglas Millyard from Adrian -- was not injured in the crash.
While both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash and the infant was properly secured in a rear-facing car seat, Padgett was declared dead at the scene and the infant was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Authorities do not believe alcohol or speed were factors in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department at 734-240-7557.
