GENESEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A tragic early morning crash has left a 25-year-old woman dead and an infant hospitalized after a devastating single-vehicle collision that ended in flames along East Carpenter Road, according to local authorities.
The victim has been identified as Jettiona Coleman, who was driving the vehicle when the fatal crash occurred shortly before 6:15 a.m. on May 22 between North Center Road and North Genesee Road, according to the Genesee Township Police Department.
Investigators say Coleman’s vehicle left the roadway for reasons still under investigation, struck an embankment, and then burst into flames upon impact. The intensity of the fire and the suddenness of the crash left little time for escape.
Despite the severity of the scene, several passing motorists and bystanders reportedly stopped immediately to render aid. Police say those individuals attempted to assist at the crash site before emergency responders arrived, demonstrating quick action in an otherwise chaotic and dangerous moment.
Tragically, Coleman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her death has left family members and loved ones grieving the sudden and devastating loss of a young life cut short in an instant.
Inside the burning vehicle, an infant passenger—believed to be less than one year old—was rescued from the wreckage and transported to Hurley Medical Center in Flint for urgent medical care. Authorities later confirmed that the child survived and is currently listed in stable condition, offering a small measure of relief amid an otherwise heartbreaking incident.
Officials have not yet released further details regarding the identity of the infant or their relationship to Coleman, as the investigation remains ongoing.
Lt. Matthew Allen of the Genesee Township Police Department stated that investigators believe intoxicants may have been a contributing factor in the crash. However, he emphasized that this determination is not final and remains subject to toxicology testing and further investigative review.
Authorities continue to examine evidence from the scene, including vehicle data, roadway conditions, and witness statements in an effort to determine exactly what led to the vehicle leaving the roadway. Investigators are also seeking additional information from individuals who may have stopped at the scene but have not yet spoken with law enforcement.
Police are asking those witnesses to contact the department at 810-640-2000 as they work to piece together a complete timeline of the crash.
As the investigation continues, the community is left grappling with the loss of Jettiona Coleman, a young woman remembered in the wake of tragedy, and the fragile survival of an infant who endured the same devastating moment that took her life.
Officials say the case remains active, and further updates will be released as more confirmed information becomes available.
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