Madison Heights, MI : 22-year-old Talando Mattox died after car hit a store on John R Road on Monday night, April 13, 2015
Madison Heights, Michigan
Authorities say a Detroit man has died after his vehicle smashed in to a grocery store in Madison Heights.
The accident happened around 11 p.m. Monday on John R Road just north of 12 Mile Road.
According to reports, a silver Dodge Charger was traveling at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and left the roadway. The vehicle then rolled onto the driver’s side and crashed into CJ’s Fruit Market. The collision caused a portion the building’s walls to come crashing down on the vehicle.
The driver identified as 22-year-old Talando Mattox was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
The market, which suffered some damage, reopened after a building inspector conducted a safety check.
Police say alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.
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Man, 22, killed when car crashes into Madison Heights store