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GENESEE TWP., Mich. — A tragic early-morning crash on East Carpenter Road in Genesee Township has left a 25-year-old woman dead and an infant hospitalized.
Crash Details
- Date & Time: May 22, shortly before 6:15 a.m.
- Location: East Carpenter Road, between North Center Road and North Genesee Road
- Vehicle: Single-car crash involving the vehicle driven by Jettiona Coleman, 25
According to the Genesee Township Police Department, the vehicle left the roadway, struck an embankment, and caught fire. Bystanders reportedly stopped to assist at the scene. Despite their efforts, Coleman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Victim and Passenger
- Jettiona Coleman, 25: Driver, deceased
- Infant passenger: Believed to be under one year old, transported to Hurley Medical Center in Flint and currently listed in stable condition
Investigation
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. Lt. Matthew Allen of the Genesee Township Police Department indicated that intoxicants may have been a contributing factor, though toxicology results and further investigation are pending.
Detectives are asking anyone who stopped to help at the scene and has not yet spoken with police to contact the department at 810-640-2000.
The department continues to work to fully understand the circumstances surrounding this fatal crash, which has left the community mourning a young life lost and concerned for the well-being of the surviving infant.
This incident highlights the dangers of roadway incidents and the ongoing importance of traffic safety, particularly during early-morning hours.
