One dead, several others injured in intersection crash
A woman is dead and multiple others injured following a crash at a busy Troy intersection.
The crash occurred about 5:30 p.m. on Monday at Livernois and Wattles roads, according to various media reports.
“According to police, a silver Ford Escape occupied by three people was traveling westbound on Wattles and attempting to turn left onto southbound Livernois when it was struck by a blue Chrysler Town and Country, which was traveling northbound,” an article posted to the WWJ Radio’s website reads. “Police say it appears that the driver of the Chrysler, a 65-year-old Sterling Heights man, may have suffered a medical event prior to the crash and failed to stop for a red traffic signal before striking the Ford.”
All four people who were involved in the crash suffered significant injuries and had to be transported to area hospitals.
“A 70-year-old woman from India, identified as Shyamala Ramachandran, died from her injuries. Police say she was sitting in the back seat of the Ford and wasn’t wearing a seat belt,” the article reads. “The other three people, including a 35-year-old Wisconsin resident and a 77-year-old Troy resident, remain hospitalized.”
The incident is reportedly still under investigation and it has not yet been confirmed whether the driver of the Chrysler suffered a medical event or not. Police say neither alcohol or drugs appear to be factors in the crash. There is no mention in the article as to whether or not speed may have played a factor. There’s also no mention of whether or not the driver of the Chrysler is facing charges in connection to the crash.
Detectives are looking to speak with anyone who might have witnessed the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 248-524-3477.
