Michigan Mother Killed Toddler Injured Pickup Accident

A 29-year-old woman from Warren, Michigan, was fatally run over while holding her 1-year-old daughter in the parking lot of Alex's Market & Grill in Holly Township. The 72-year-old driver of a commercial-grade Ford pickup truck pulled out of a parking spot and struck both mother and child, resulting in the mother’s death and non-life-threatening injuries to the child. Michigan State Police suspect the driver was impaired by narcotics, and a blood test has been ordered as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities emphasized that drug impairment, regardless of the substance type, negatively affects driving ability and is being treated seriously in this case. The driver was arrested, and police are awaiting further medical examiner reports and evidence before filing charges. This tragic incident highlights the potential legal consequences in Michigan for drivers causing death or injury while impaired, which can range from misdemeanors to felony vehicular manslaughter with significant prison terms.