Jaylen Weller, 22, and Kylie Benkert, 20, killed in collision on M-40 in Porter Township, Michigan

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/06/2016 - 8:48am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, December 4, 2016

Dispatch: 2 killed in crash north of Marcellus

A car and a pickup truck were involved in the crash. It’s not yet clear in which vehicle the victims were riding.

Authorities: 2 dead in crash on snowy Michigan roadway

The pickup tried to swerve to miss the car, but they collided. The Kalamazoo Gazette reports the 22-year-old man driving the car and a 20-year-old passenger died. Names weren't immediately released.

The snow storm that tracked across Michigan Sunday also caused scattered power outages affecting several thousand people in the west of the state. The Detroit area experienced rain and slippery roads.

 

Two killed in crash on M40 on Sunday identified

The 22-year-old driver of the Buick, Jaylen Weller, died at the scene. His 20-year-old female passenger, Kylie Benkert, also died. Both were from Dowagiac.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Jaylen Weller
Kylie Benkert
Roadway: 
M-40

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