2 Women Killed In Macomb County Crash: Police

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI — Two elderly women were killed in a Thursday crash in Shelby Township, according to police.

Police said a 33-year-old man was driving south on Michigan 53 near 22 Mile Road at 12:50 p.m. when he smashed into the back of multiple vehicles near the construction zone.

An 88-year-old woman and a 63-year-old woman were killed in the crash, according to police.

Police said they are not releasing the names of the victims.

Officers also arrested the 33-year-old man, whom they believe was responsible for the crash, according to police.

The man was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to be charged with two counts of a moving violation causing death, according to police.

Michigan 53 near the crash scene was closed for hours while police investigated.

Police are still investigating the crash and asked anyone with information to call (586) 731-2121 ext. 355.