14-Year-Old Killed, Another Injured in Tuscola County Crash

Police in Tuscola County are investigating a fatal crash that took place Saturday afternoon.

According to Michigan State Police, troopers responded to the area of Broadway and North Murray Roads in Ellington Township around 4:20 p.m. Investigators say a 2001 Cadillac, driven by a 14-year-old boy from Bay City had crashed into a tree. The driver suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Police say his passenger, another 14-year-old boy from Kawkawlin, had become trapped in the back of the vehicle with life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident is still under investigation. Authorities say once complete, a report will be sent to the county prosecutor for review.