Garth Ray Cougill, 18, dead in fiery crash in Webster Township, Michigan
Modified Date:
Fri, 10/23/2015 - 4:08amAccident Date:
Wednesday, November 12, 2014Officials trying to identify person killed in fiery Webster Township crash
Officials have not yet been able to identify the person, according to Sgt. Geoff Fox of the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. "Due to the fire, neither the driver or vehicle have been identified," he said.
Police haven't confirmed identity of person who died in fiery Webster Township crash
The identity of the victim is still not 100 percent confirmed, according to Sgt. Geoff Fox of the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. Investigators are waiting for the results of a dental records analysis, he added.
Police release name of Ann Arbor teen killed in fiery Webster Township crash
Cougill, a 2014 graduate of Pioneer High School, was born Feb. 18, 1996, in Charleston, Illinois.
A person was driving a vehicle near Strawberry Lake Road when they struck a tree and burst into flames. Fire crews were able to contain the blaze, but the person inside was declared dead at the scene. No other people appeared to be involved. The crash is still under investigation.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
FirePeople Involved:
Garth Ray Cougill
Roadway:
Strawberry Lake RoadCounty:
Washtenaw County, MIArea:
Detroit, MI
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