Crime & Safety

1 Dead After Head-On Crash In Oakland County: Police

A 77-year-old woman was killed in a head-on collision Saturday in Madison Heights, according to police.

MADISON HEIGHTS, MI — A 77-year-old woman was killed in a head-on collision Saturday in Madison Heights, according to police.

Police said the woman was driving east on 14 Mile Road between John R and Dequindre Roads at 4:30 p.m. when the driver of a westbound vehicle crossed the centerline and smashed into the woman's car.

The woman was killed in the crash, police said. Police did not immediately identify her.

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The driver was of the westbound vehicle was cooperating with investigators, police said.

Investigators do not know if drugs, alcohol or distracted driving played a role in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

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Anyone with information was asked to contact the Madison Heights Police Department at 248-585-2100.

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