WHITE LAKE TWP. (WWJ) — Police are investigating what caused a crash that killed a Metro Detroit teenager early Monday morning.
A 19-year-old Commerce Township man was killed in the crash around 4:30 a.m. in White Lake Township, according to a report from WDIV.
Police were called to the area of Cooley Lake Road and Long Lane after getting reports of a single-vehicle rollover crash.
When first responders showed up they found the teen’s SUV had hit two cement pillars before slamming into a tree, according to the report. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
It is not clear whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash. Other circumstances surrounding the crash have not been released.
The teen’s name has not been released.
Officials are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or knows something about it to call Det. Shawn Kidle with any information at 248-698-4400.
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