Child critically injured in crash after teen runs red light in Waterford
10-year-old critically injured after Waterford crash
Police said a 17-year-old Waterford boy in a Jaguar X-Type ran the red light while turning from northbound Cass Lake to westbound Highland, striking a Ford Escape.
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - A child suffered critical injuries in a crash caused by a teen driver running a red light Wednesday in Waterford Township, police said.
The crash happened around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Highland and Cass Lake roads.
The backstory:
Police said a 17-year-old Waterford boy in a Jaguar X-Type ran the red light while turning from northbound Cass Lake to westbound Highland, striking a Ford Escape.
The driver of the Escape, a 19-year-old from Waterford, and their 22-year-old front seat passenger suffered injuries police described as moderate. They were both taken to a hospital for treatment.
A 14-year-old who was in the back seat of the Escape suffered minor injuries, while a 10-year-old back seat passenger suffered a serious head injury. They were hospitalized at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital in critical condition, police said.
Dig deeper:
Police said evidence of marijuana use was recovered from the driver's floorboard of the Jaguar. Authorities believe it may be a factor in the crash.
What's next:
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Police Sgt. Nick Photiou at 248-618-6408.
The Source: Waterford Township police provided this information in a press release.