WARREN (WWJ) - One person is dead and three people were hospitalized after a crash in Warren.
Warren Police and Fire Departments were called to the area of Groesbeck near Stephens Road at around 1:45 a.m. Saturday morning for a “serious injury crash involving two vehicles,” according to a written statement from the Warren Police Department.
Authorities say a silver Chevy Impala was driving next to a Chevy Tahoe on Groesbeck. At some point during the drive, the Impala made contact with the Tahoe, causing the Tahoe to roll over. The driver and three passengers were ejected from the Tahoe.
The driver of the Impala remained on the scene.
The driver of the Tahoe was pronounced dead at the scene. The three passengers were transported to an area hospital. They are all listed in serious condition.
There were no serious injuries reported for the people in the Impala.
“The driver of the Impala showed signs of intoxication and was placed under arrest,” according to the statement.
A preliminary investigation showed that in addition to possible intoxication, excessive speeds and reckless driving may have contributed to the crash.
“This crash is yet another sad example of what happens when alcohol and excessive speeds come together on the roadway,” Commissioner William Dwyer said in the statement. “There are so many options available now which can ensure people can have a sober driver. Our investigators will be working to reconstruct the sequence of events which lead up to this crash which seriously injured three persons and caused the death of another. Investigators will be presenting the facts of the case to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office who will then decide what criminal charges are appropriate. Our condolences go out to all the families affected by this horrible incident.”
The investigation is ongoing.