Crime & Safety

One-Car Crash Injures Teen Driver in Farmington

The accident damaged a tree, bushes and a light pole in front of Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home.

A teen driver suffered minor injuries late Thursday night, after her vehicle left Farmington Road just north of Grand River and struckΒ bushes, a tree and aΒ light pole before coming to a stopΒ in front of Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home.Β 

Witnesses said the driver appeared to be traveling at rate of speed higher than the street's 25-mile-per-hour limit. Farmington Public Safety Director Bob Schulz said alcohol may have been a contributing factor.Β 

No charges have been filed, pending the department's investigation, Schulz said.Β 

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