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Entire family of 4, including 2 toddlers, killed when suspected drunken driver slams into vehicle
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Kyle Beery, Emily Van de Riet , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A suspect has been identified, and prosecutors have made allegations regarding the suspect's actions prior to the crash. : A tragic crash occurred in Michigan, resulting in the loss of an entire family of four.
From Oakland County, Mich.: A tragic crash occurred in Michigan, resulting in the loss of an entire family of four. The family, including two young children, was killed when their vehicle was struck by an alleged drunken driver.
The crash happened on a freeway, and investigators are looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident. A suspect has been identified, and prosecutors have made allegations regarding the suspect's actions prior to the crash.
Further details about the crash and the investigation are available from the source, including information about the victims and the suspect.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? From Oakland County, Mich.: A tragic crash occurred in Michigan, resulting in the loss of an entire family of four. The family, including two young children, was killed when their vehicle was struck…
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