SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) – A father and his 12-year-old daughter, both from Macomb Township, died in a car accident involving a commercial truck, according to local police.
The fatal crash occurred around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Van Dyke area and 21 Mile Road. A Dodge Ram truck, driven by my father and a commercial vehicle, collided at the intersection, police say. Dodge became completely engulfed in flames.
Inside the Dodge were a 45-year-old father and his two children, both 12 years old. One of the 12-year-olds, a girl, died with her father in the accident. The other 12-year-old is in hospital with serious injuries.
After an initial investigation, it was found that the Dodge truck was traveling north on Van Dyke and turning left on 21 Mile Road. The commercial truck was heading south on Van Dyke and was traveling through the intersection of 12 Mile Road when the collision occurred.
The driver of the commercial vehicle was not injured, police say. He was interviewed on the spot and released pending the outcome of the investigation.
If you were in the area and witnessed the accident, the police want to contact them at 586-731-2121 ext. 455.