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Entire family of 4, including 2 toddlers, killed when suspected drunken driver slams into vehicle
By Kyle Beery, Emily Van de Riet at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) — An entire family of four, including two toddlers, was killed in a crash involving an alleged drunken driver in Michigan.The deadly crash happened on I-75 at around 9 p.m. on July 1.Prosecutors allege Charles Pace, 27, was speeding at more than 90 mph and “...
Key takeaway Prosecutors allege Charles Pace, 27, was speeding at more than 90 mph and “weaving in and out of lanes” in a Ford F-250 when he hit a Chrysler 300 that was pulled over on the side of the freeway.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) — An entire family of four, including two toddlers, was killed in a crash involving an alleged drunken driver in Michigan.The deadly crash happened on I-75 at around 9 p.m. on July 1.Prosecutors allege Charles Pace, 27, was speeding at more than 90 mph and “...
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