KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In Oshtemo Township, not far from Kalamazoo, two people were injured in a car accident- one that may have followed a hit-and-run that happened moments before.
Deputies from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office say the crash happened just before 3:30 on Sunday morning, in the area of West KL Avenue near Cooper Beach Boulevard.
Two Kalamazoo residents were driving a 2019 Chevy down West KL Avenue at a high rate of speed.
Police say the Chevy entered a curve, lost control, and crashed into a tree, overturning the car.
The driver, a 30-year-old man, was taken to the hospital. Police say his injuries are serious, but not life-threatening.
However, the passenger, a 31-year-old woman, is facing severe injuries. She is also in the hospital, and police say her injuries are life-threatening.
Investigators believe the car involved in the crash was also used in a separate hit-and-run accident on Howard Street near Western Michigan University minutes before.
It is not yet known whether anyone else was injured in the hit-and-run.
Deputies are still investigating the crash. They say speed and alcohol may be factors in the crash.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office at 269-383-8748 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.
