Richfield Township Crash Leaves Flint Woman Dead, 9-Year-Old Critical

A tragic crash in Richfield Township is under investigation after a Flint woman was killed and a 9-year-old girl was critically injured early Sunday morning.

Head-On Crash Early Sunday Morning Kills Flint Mother

Police say it happened around 2:30 a.m. on North State Road near Richfield Road when a 23-year-old man from Millington crossed the center line and slammed head-on into a Dodge Caravan carrying a Flint family of three.

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According to ABC12, the 25-year-old woman driving the Caravan died at the scene. A 30-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat and a 9-year-old girl were both taken to Hurley Medical Center.

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The girl remains in critical condition in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, while the man is being treated for injuries that are not considered life-threatening. The driver of the Ford Edge was also hospitalized with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

Flint Family Suffers Devastating Loss After Head-On Collision

Investigators say alcohol is believed to have played a role in the crash, but the investigation remains ongoing. The Davison Area Reconstruction Team is leading the investigation with assistance from several local police, fire, and emergency agencies.

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Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact investigators as they continue working to determine exactly what led to the deadly collision.