YPSILANTI, Mich. (WLNS) — Two construction workers from Lansing were killed yesterday, in a traffic crash in Ypsilanti Township.
DOUBLE FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH: Troopers from the Brighton Post investigate a double fatal traffic crash on E/B I-94 near Harris Rd in Ypsilanti Twp, Washtenaw County at 1:40 am on November 7, 2020. Preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle struck two construction workers in pic.twitter.com/WV5oJGvKhX
— MSP First District (@MSPFirstDist) November 7, 2020
According to Michigan State Police, it happened this morning shortly before 2 AM, on Eastbound I-94 near Harris Road. A vehicle driving down the road hit the two men working in the area. They died on the scene.
Nicholas Andres Sada, a 23 year old man from Lansing and Davyon Desmon-Aereailes Rose, a 23 year old man from Lansing. Both died on scene. The investigation continues.
— MSP First District (@MSPFirstDist) November 7, 2020
Police identified them as 23-year-old Nicholas Sada, and 23-year-old Davyon Desmon-Arelies Rose both of Lansing.
Police say the driver was a 29-year-old female from Bellville. She was arrested and taken to the Washtenaw County Jail.
Alcohol is expected to have played a role in the crash. The driver has not been formally charged.
The Michigan Department of Transportation want’s to remind people to exercise extreme caution, when driving in construction zones.
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