Alexis Danielle Brown-Johnson, 15, killed, Bianca Monet Bland, 17, and Taliyah N. Zziwambazza, 19, injured in collision on US-131 in Wayland Township, Michigan
Authorities: 1 killed, 3 injured in crash on US-131 near Wayland
The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. on southbound US-131, south of the Wayland exit (exit 64).
Driver in fatal US-131 crash being investigated for drunk driving
Meanwhile, the driver of the car, only identified as a 20-year-old Grand Rapids woman, is being investigated for possibly operating the vehicle while under the influence. A blood sample was obtained and will be sent to the Michigan State Police Lab for toxicology testing.
Rollover crash on US-131 kills GR teen, injures 2 others
Police on scene say two passengers in the backseat were not wearing seat belts. One passenger in the back seat Alexis Danielle Brown-Johnson -- 15-year-old girl — was killed while the other, Bianca Monet Bland a 17-year-old, suffered minor injuries.
The 20-year-old driver was wearing her seat belt and was not injured, while Taliyah N. Zziwambazza a 19-year-old passenger in the front seat was belted and suffered very minor injuries.
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