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Entire family of 4, including 2 toddlers, killed when suspected drunken driver slams into vehicle
By Kyle Beery, Emily Van de Riet at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) — An entire family of four, including two toddlers, was killed in a crash involving an alleged drunken driver in Michigan.The deadly crash happened on I-75 at around 9 p.m. on July 1.Prosecutors allege Charles Pace, 27, was speeding at more than 90 mph and “...
Key takeaway Prosecutors allege Charles Pace, 27, was speeding at more than 90 mph and “weaving in and out of lanes” in a Ford F-250 when he hit a Chrysler 300 that was pulled over on the side of the freeway.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The devastating loss of an entire family in a drunken driving crash in Michigan serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving, a threat that is just as real on Atlanta 's roads. While this tragedy occurred outside of Georgia, it underscores the need for continued vigilance and enforcement of drunk driving laws in our own community. Atlanta residents who have been affected by drunk driving crashes will likely be following the prosecution of Charles Pace, the suspected drunken driver, as his case moves forward. The fact that Pace was allegedly driving at more than 90 mph and had a blood alcohol content of over three times the legal limit will likely be of interest to local safety advocates, who have long pushed for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent such tragedies.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) — An entire family of four, including two toddlers, was killed in a crash involving an alleged drunken driver in Michigan.The deadly crash happened on I-75 at around 9 p.m. on July 1.Prosecutors allege Charles Pace, 27, was speeding at more than 90 mph and “...
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