TUSCOLA COUNTY, MI – A 14-year-old boy died following a single-vehicle collision late last Sunday afternoon in Ellington Township, according to CBS News Detroit.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Broadway Road and North Murray Road, leading to a response from Michigan State Police troopers at around 4:20 p.m.
Officials said a 14-year-old boy from Bay City was behind the wheel of a 2001 Cadillac and was traveling with a 14-year-old Kawkawlin boy when the vehicle collided with a tree.
The passenger, who was trapped in the back of the car following the impact, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
First responders rushed the teen driver to an area hospital for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. At the time of CBS News’ initial report, his condition was stable.
An investigation remains in progress and is expected to be reviewed by the prosecutor.
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