DETROIT, MI – A two-vehicle collision early Monday, September 16, in northeast Detroit claimed the lives of two teenagers, according to ClickOnDetroit.
The double-fatal wreck occurred on Gratiot Avenue near Harper Avenue.
Officials said a Dodge Charger was traveling northbound on Gratiot Avenue when it collided with a BMW that was turning southbound near Harper Avenue.
The impact of the crash launched the Dodge into the air, causing it to slam into a nearby storefront.
First responders arrived to find two teenagers deceased at the scene, and the Dodge significantly damaged.
Investigators said they weren’t immediately able to discern whether the vehicle’s occupant’s were secured by seatbelts at the time of the accident.
While the driver of the BMW was not reported hurt, they were arrested for suspected impairment.
Speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors.
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