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Two women killed in vehicle crash on M-53 in Metro Detroit

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(CBS DETROIT) - Two women, ages 63 and 88, have died after their vehicle was rear-ended Wednesday on southbound M-53 in Shelby Township.

Police said the crash happened at about 12:52 p.m. near 22 Mile Road. 

A preliminary investigation determined that a 33-year-old man was traveling on M-53 when he crashed into another vehicle near a construction zone. The two women were pronounced dead at the scene. 

The male driver was taken to a hospital and was arrested for two counts of moving violation causing death.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Officer Washburn at 586-731-2121 ext. 355 or dwashburn@shelbytwp.org.  

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