A man, a woman, and two young children are dead after a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday night on Interstate 75 in Oakland County, Michigan.
The crash happened about 9:10 p.m. Wednesday. Michigan State Police confirmed on Thursday morning that four people died as a result of the crash, all from the same family and all who were in the same vehicle.Â
Pontiac Mayor Mike McGuinness identified the victims as 24-year-old Tieree Powell, 24-year-old Zakiera Powell, 4-year-old Malani Powell, and 2-year-old Carter Powell.
State police said one person has been taken into custody as the crash investigation continues. Additional details, including the resulting charges, will be released after an arraignment takes place in court.
All southbound lanes of I-75 were closed at Grange Hall Road (Exit 101) as a result of the crash, according to Michigan Department of Transportation reports. Traffic could re-enter at East Holly Road (Exit 98). The highway was reopened at 6:10 a.m. Thursday, according to MDOT traffic reports.
State police said the family’s car was parked on the right shoulder, not blocking the road, when it was struck by another vehicle. Accident reconstruction experts will assist with the investigation.
