2 die in car fire after Oxford Township accident
Police: Vehicle fully engulfed in flames on East Davison Lake, Barber roads after car accident
Published On: Feb 05 2013 04:13:48 PM EST
Updated On: Feb 05 2013 05:23:43 PM EST
Two people are dead after an early morning car accident in Metamora Township.
The Oakland County sheriff's department says the crash happened about 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, just across the line of neighboring Lapeer County
Police arrived on the scene to find a car fully engulfed in flames, they said it appeared to have been burning for some time.
Crews extinguished the fire and the remains of a driver and passenger were discovered inside.
Police say the vehicle struck the northeast embankment of the intersection, went airborne and came to rest on Barber Rd.
Metamora Township police say authorities believe they know the names of the victims but are awaiting the results of autopsies and dental examinations before they release any names.