Oakland County deputies said the crash happened around 9:45 p.m. Thursday on East South Boulevard and Centerpoint Parkway in Pontiac. The car, a Dodge Durango, burst into flames with a man and a woman, estimated to be in their 20s or 30s, still inside. Drag racing collision kills 2 in Detroit. DETROIT (WXYZ) A man and woman, believed to be between the ages of 20 and 30, died late Saturday after the vehicle they were in crashed into the front of a Detroit church. The driver of the Nissan and a passenger are both listed as stable at a hospital, while the driver of the Focus was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Antwuan Dawson recorded the video shortly after the collision happened. He remains hospitalized in critical condition. History Of Detroit Dragway - Detroit Dragway While Detroit police were dispersing a drag race and vehicle drifting gathering in the area, a man and a woman in their 20s attempted to beat an Amtrak train over a rail crossing in their vehicle, according to Fox News. The images of the flames will now haunt Dawson for the rest of his life. PONTIAC, Mich. (FOX 2) - Two drivers racing in Pontiac crashed into another driver who was doing donuts in a Pontiac intersection Thursday night. Drag racing on Woodward Ave. during Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge in Pontiac, Michigan on August 14, 2021. 2 dead after trying to beat train, Amtrak passenger recalls 'jolt' - WXYZ Drag Strip Closed In the mean time, Bielinda Jackson will continue to pray for all those involved as the clean up takes place. The racing teenagers both crashed into the Challenger -- the Focus first and the Nissan second, according to police. DETROIT In a video captured by a residents surveillance camera, three cars can be seen speeding through a Detroit neighborhood and crashing into parked cars, causing significant damage to the area. 2 dead in Detroit after car tries to outrun Amtrak train: report Chicago-area man killed by drag racer going nearly 100mph in Beach Park 1 'gravely' injured, 2 others hurt in Pontiac crash involving street racers Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Published April 25, 2023 12:41PM. Amtrak issued a . It is that simple.". The rear passenger on the drivers side of Copeland's car, also a 17-year-old from Detroit, was pronounced deadat a local hospital. A probable cause conferenceis scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Sept. 16before 36th District Court Judge Kenneth King. They said alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash, but investigators believe all three drivers were reckless. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Copyright 2022 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. One person involved in the crash is hospitalized and in critical condition, Detroit police confirmed. 2 killed in drag racing crash in Detroit - YouTube