Category: Fatal Accident

Victim/Deceased: Michael Beers, a 34 yr old man from Chesterfield Township.
Other Driver: An 18 yr old male from Chesterfield Township.

This morning (Friday December 18th, 2015) at approximately 7:10 a.m., Chesterfield Township Police and Fire units responded to Chesterfield Road, just south of 24 Mile Road, the scene of a two car head-on collision. Upon arrival at the scene it was determined that both drivers (and sole occupants of their respective vehicles) were pinned inside their vehicles and were subsequently extricated by Chesterfield Township Fire personnel. Mr. Michael Beers was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The preliminary investigation at the scene leads investigators to believe that Mr. Beers was traveling south bound on Chesterfield Road (in a 2000 Jeep), from 24 Mile Road, when an 18 year old Chesterfield man driving north bound on Chesterfield Road (in a 2010 Chrysler Mini-Van) crossed over into Mr. Beers lane of travel, causing the head-on collision. The 18 year old driver was transported to McLaren Macomb Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing at this time. Anyone that may have witnessed the accident is urged to call the Chesterfield Township Police Department at 586-949-2322.

VICTIM: Junious Jones, a 45 year old male from Detroit MI
LOCATION: Gratiot and S. Knollwood (Gratiot between 21 Mile Rd. and 22 Mile Rd.)

On Thursday (12-03-15), at approximately 7:00am, Chesterfield Township Police and Fire units responded to Gratiot and S. Knollwood, the scene of a pedestrian accident. The victim (pedestrian), Mr. Junious Jones, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation, in its preliminary stages, indicates that Mr. Jones was on foot in the center turn lane on Gratiot when he was struck by a 16 year old Chesterfield male preparing to turn onto S. Knollwood from south bound Gratiot in a 2006 Ford Fusion. Mr. Jones came to rest in the north bound lanes of Gratiot where he was struck again by (2) separate vehicles that were north bound on Gratiot. The drivers involved remained and/or returned to the scene and all stated that at no point did they ever see Mr. Jones prior to striking him. At this time alcohol, drugs, and speed do not appear to be factors in the accident (more details at zlotolaw.com/types-nyc-auto-accidents/drunk-driving-victims).

During the investigation north and south bound Gratiot were reduced to the shoulders for travel for several hours. The roadway has since been re-opened to normal traffic flow. The investigation is ongoing and anyone that may have witnessed the accident is urged to call the Chesterfield Township Police Department at 586-949-2322.

At 08/03/15 at 9:43pm Chesterfield Police responded to Gratiot just south of 21 Mile Rd on a Motorcycle vs. Car Accident. It was learned that the motorcycle was traveling southbound Gratiot and the passenger vehicle was traveling northbound turning into the gas station. The collision occurred in the southbound lanes of travel.

The driver of the motorcycle was identified as Ronnie Karjo 46 yrs. old of Macomb Township, he was transported to McLaren Macomb Hospital where he succumbed from injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the passenger car is a 21 yr. old resident of Chesterfield Township and was treated for minor injuries.

The causes of the crash are still being investigated by the Chesterfield Police and Michigan State Police Accident Investigators (learn more details at bruninglegal.com/car-accident-lawyer/injuries). Anyone that may have witnessed the crash are asked to call Detective Feld or Sergeant McNair at 586-949-4324.