It was a horrific scene on Highland Road near Elizabeth Lake just after 3:00 a.m. Thursday. There wasn't much left of a 2007 Chevy Aveo after the car slammed into an Aunt Millie's delivery truck, which was stopped at a light.
A man who lives nearby said the impact jolted him awake.
"The crash and commotion and stuff, it woke me, and then I looked out the window and didn't see anything," said Charlies Highfield.
23-year-old Brittany Rose Morgan of White Lake died at the scene. According to her Facebook page, she recently graduated from Oakland University where she studied psychology and Chinese language. Her family members declined to talk with reporters.
Police say the driver of the delivery truck, a 42-year-old man from Royal Oak, was not hurt. They also say drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Police also say the drivers of both vehicles were wearing seatbelts. They're still trying to figure out what caused the crash, but neighbors say it is a bad intersection where they often see serious accidents.
"People just don't seem to want to do the speed limit. They're coming 55, 60 miles an hour between Meijer's and coming down here all the time and that. I'm doing 45 to 50 myself going down here to Meijer's and that, and they're passing me like I'm standing still," Highfield said.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the deadly accident or has any information to come forward.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:22:48 GMT
A Detroit-based startup is taking off and installing green energy systems across the globe. They are taking a unique approach using a network of expert "freelancers."
A Detroit-based startup is taking off and installing green energy systems across the globe. They are taking a unique approach using a network of expert "freelancers."
Monday, May 13 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:19:48 GMT
A suspect is in custody after a bomb scare at Westland City Hall. We're told a man held a worker hostage as SWAT teams surrounded a building on Ford Road. Nobody was hurt.
A suspect is in custody after a bomb scare at Westland City Hall. We're told a man held a worker hostage as SWAT teams surrounded a building on Ford Road. Nobody was hurt.
Saturday, May 11 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-12 01:28:26 GMT
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing was among dozens of volunteers who came out to clean up various neighborhoods Saturday. It was all part of Motor City makeover, now in it's second weekend.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing was among dozens of volunteers who came out to clean up various neighborhoods Saturday. It was all part of Motor City makeover, now in it's second weekend.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:24 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:24:48 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings look to go up 2-1 in their second-round series tonight when they face the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings evened the series at 1-all with a 4-1 victory on Saturday.
The Detroit Red Wings look to go up 2-1 in their second-round series tonight when they face the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings evened the series at 1-all with a 4-1 victory on Saturday.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:10 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:10:15 GMT
A trip to Subway turned into a nightmare for an elderly Berkley couple Friday afternoon in Commerce Township. Oakland County Sheriffs say a man left his 74-year-old wife in the car, while he ran inside
A trip to Subway turned into a nightmare for an elderly Berkley couple Friday afternoon in Commerce Township. Oakland County Sheriffs say a man left his 74-year-old wife in the car, while he ran inside
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:08:52 GMT
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
