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Woman Killed In Fiery Crash With Suspected Drunk Driver

COMMERCE TWP. (WWJ) - The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash in Commerce Township.

The accident happened around 7:30 p.m. Monday on Pontiac Trail just east of Beck Road.

Police say a 44-year-old Milford Township woman, who was delivering pizzas for Pizza Hut,  was killed when the GMC Jimmy she was driving was rear-ended by a Chevrolet Traverse. The woman's vehicle overturned on impact and burst into flames -- trapping her inside.

She was declared dead at the scene. Her name has not yet been released.

The other driver, a 41-year-old Farmington Hills man, was taken into police custody at the scene on suspicion of drunk driving.

Pontiac Trail was closed for about four hours while police investigated.

 

For the latest from the roads, stay with WWJ Newsradio 950 during Traffic and Weather on the 8s, 24-hours a day. Check for recent incidents now on the CBS Detroit Traffic Page.

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