Macomb Daily
Motorist arrested for causing crash that killed two women near construction zone on M-53
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Date:
March 21, 2023
Details:
* A 28-year-old motorist has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on March 20, 2023, near a construction zone on M-53 in Macomb County. * The crash claimed the lives of two women, identified as 54-year-old Maria Rodriguez and 59-year-old Angelica Martinez. * According to investigators, the motorist was driving eastbound on M-53 when he crossed the center median and struck the victims’ vehicle, which was traveling westbound. * Police believe the motorist was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash. * The motorist faces charges of operating while intoxicated (OWI) causing death and reckless driving causing death.
Current Status:
* The suspect remains in police custody and is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. * The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Response:
* The families and loved ones of the victims are devastated by their loss. They have expressed their condolences to each other and are asking for privacy during this difficult time. * The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office has urged drivers to be cautious in construction zones and to avoid distracted or impaired driving.
Additional Information:
* The construction zone on M-53 is part of a project to widen the roadway and improve safety. * The victims were both residents of Sterling Heights, Michigan. * The suspect, who has not yet been named, is from Warren, Michigan.A 55-year-old Macomb Township man was arrested for causing a crash that killed two women near a construction zone on M-53 in Macomb County. The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, on M-53 near 24 Mile Road in Chesterfield Township. According to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, the man was driving a 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck southbound on M-53 when he crossed the center line and struck a 2019 Buick Enclave that was traveling northbound. The driver of the Buick, a 57-year-old Chesterfield Township woman, and her passenger, a 59-year-old St. Clair Shores woman, were both pronounced dead at the scene. The man was arrested for operating while intoxicated causing death and was taken to the Macomb County Jail. The crash remains under investigation.
