A disturbing incident unfolded at the Swan Boat Club in Michigan on Saturday, where an intoxicated driver caused a devastating car crash that claimed the lives of two children and left more than a dozen others injured. The tragic event occurred around 3 p.m. in the Charter Township of Berlin, as captured by surveillance footage from the parking lot near the boat club.
The video shows the harrowing moments leading up to the crash, with the driver recklessly speeding towards the building, kicking up dust under the car's tires, before ultimately crashing into the boat club. The impact of the collision, which caused the car to plunge 25 feet into the building, was not captured on camera but the aftermath revealed a scene of chaos and panic.
Authorities disclosed that a young child's birthday party was taking place at the club when the incident transpired. Tragically, two siblings, a 5-year-old boy, and an 8-year-old girl, lost their lives at the scene. Additionally, at least 15 individuals sustained injuries, with nine of them facing life-threatening conditions. Emergency responders swiftly attended to the wounded, transporting six adults and three children to local hospitals for urgent medical care.
The 66-year-old female suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed by law enforcement, was apprehended and taken into custody at the Monroe County Jail. During a press conference held on Saturday night, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough struggled to contain his emotions as he recounted the horrific nature of the incident.
Sheriff Goodnough described the aftermath as 'extremely chaotic,' emphasizing the heightened emotions experienced by both the victims and witnesses of the tragic event. The community is left mourning the loss of two young lives and grappling with the repercussions of this senseless act of recklessness.
