Michigan State Police have released new details regarding a car crash that tragically killed two children at a birthday party over the weekend.
A 66-year-old drunk woman drove her car into Berlin’s Swan Boat Club on Saturday afternoon, causing the driver to plunge eight meters into the building, injuring at least 10 people, police said.
The two children who died were identified as siblings Alana Phillips and Zane Phillips, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release Monday. According to a GoFundMe set up by the children’s aunt, the children were 8 and 5 years old, but authorities identified Zayn as 4 years old.
The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office also said charges against the suspects will be announced Tuesday. The woman’s identity has not been released by authorities.
A car crashes into a Michigan rowing club hosting a children’s birthday party, killing two children and injuring several others.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two murdered children as Alana Phillips, 8, and Zane Phillips, 4. (Photo: FOX 2 Detroit)
Officials also announced the status of nine people who suffered serious injuries and were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Authorities previously reported at least 15 people were injured.
Alana and Zane’s mother and brother are both in critical condition, according to Philip and his aunt. Police confirmed that a 31-year-old woman and an 11-year-old boy were seriously injured and are being treated.
A 16-year-old girl, a 14-year-old boy and an 18-year-old woman are all in “serious” condition, authorities said. Four women, aged between 57 and 70, suffered minor injuries, and a 10th victim received treatment on her own with minor injuries.
“The Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate this incident to ensure the identification of all those who witnessed or were injured during this incident,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. “We will update the public as further information develops.”
Chilling surveillance video shows the moment Michigan driver plows into birthday party, killing two children
Michigan authorities are still actively investigating the boat club crash, which they believe was caused by a drunk driver. (FOX 2 Detroit)
according to monroe county Sheriff Troy Goodnow said the scene of the horrific crash was “very chaotic”.
“First responders said earlier that the scene was extremely chaotic and emotions were running high among those directly involved and those who witnessed this horrific incident,” a choked official said Saturday. He spoke at a press conference.
A Michigan State Police spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the driver, a 66-year-old woman, was intoxicated at the time. (FOX 2 Detroit)
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Surveillance video showing part of the crash has been released since the tragic incident occurred. The video shows the car speeding towards the boat club, kicking up dust.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 734-240-7530.
