17-Year-Old Dies After Crashing Into Fences, Garage In Clinton Township

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) -- A 17-year-old girl from Clinton Township was killed in a vehicle crash Monday evening.

The crash happened at about 7:26 p.m. on eastbound 19 Mile Road near Romeo Plank Road.

Clinton Township police say the teen was driving a 2007 Chevy Cobalt when there was a "sideswipe involving a 2013 Ford Explorer driving in the same direction" on 19 Mile Road. The Cobalt lost control, jumping a curb and running across the grass boulevard.

Police say the vehicle went through a wooden and cyclone fence before striking the corner of a detached garage.

The teen, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Drugs and alcohol are not suspected of being a factor, police say.

The crash is under investigation.

Police are asking for anyone who witnessed the crash to call the department at 586-193-7802 or Lt. C. Allis at 586-615-2525.