Child Killed, Multiple Other People Hurt In Head-On Thanksgiving Day Crash On M-53 In Macomb County: MSP

BRUCE TOWNSHIP, MI — A 3-year-old girl was killed and multiple other people were injured in a Thanksgiving Day crash in Macomb County, according to Michigan State Police.

The crash happened at 5:20 p.m. Thursday on M-53 (Van Dyke Highway) and Ebeling Road in Bruce Township, according to police.

Investigators said the driver of a 2011 Chevy Impala was moving south on M-53 with his 2-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter when he crossed into the northbound lanes and smashed head-on with a 2013 Chevy Impala.

The driver of the 2013 Chevy was following her boyfriend, who was able to swerve out of the way prior to the crash and was not struck, according to police.

The 3-year-old girl was killed in the crash, while the driver of the 2011 Chevy and his 2-year-old son were taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police.

The 18-year-old woman, who was driving the 2013 Chevy, was also taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police.

Investigators do not know why the driver of the 2011 Chevy crossed over the centerline, and said it appears there was no braking before impact. They also said neither child was properly restrained and that there was only one car seat in the car.

"What we don’t know is why the at fault driver crossed over into the on coming lanes. A blood draw was taken as part of the investigation. It is particularly heartbreaking when a preventable crash occurs on a holiday. It is even worse when a child loses their life. Please make sure to wear your seatbelt and that your children are properly restrained every trip," Michigan State Police First Lt. Mike Shaw said.