Driver wanted by police causes deadly crash in Sterling Heights
Suspect wanted in connection with stolen vehicles from Romeo car dealership
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STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – A driver wanted by police caused a deadly crash in Sterling Heights early Friday morning, officials say.
According to authorities, Macomb County deputies attempted to pull over a white Jeep Cherokee at around 11:15 p.m. Thursday night in the area of 30 Mile and Van Dyke roads. Officials say several cars were stolen from a car dealership in Washington Township, including the Jeep Cherokee in question.
The driver of the Jeep did not stop for police, and officers began a pursuit. The Sterling Heights Police Department says that the pursuit was called off before the driver reached the city of Sterling Heights. It is currently unclear why the police chase was called off.
As workers mourn death of Sterling Stamping worker Terry Garr, few facts made public
Workers expressed shock and sadness following the death of Terry Garr, age 57, of Shelby Township, a veteran crane operator at Stellantis Sterling Stamping plant in the north Detroit suburbs Wednesday evening. Garr died in an industrial accident when he was crushed by a heavy die toward the end of his shift.
Sterling Stamping workers rack inner door panels as they roll off the line (Stellantis Media)
Few facts have been made public regarding the circumstances of the tragedy. According to Sterling Heights Police Lt. Mario Bastianelli, a worker was using a stamping press when it seemed to shift the weight load. “The initial investigation shows the worker was lifting the press machine with a crane and apparently the weight shifted and fell on the employee, Bastianelli said. Garr died later at an area hospital.