In a road crash that took place on February 15 and resulted in a fatality, police have now identified the victim. The deceased has been identified as Monique Gabrielle Wilks, 22, of Cedar Springs. The crash happened on the U.S. 131, close to the Grand Rapids.

The accident took place in the early hours of Saturday. The authorities were alerted about the crash at around 4 a.m. According to the witnesses, Wilks was operating her vehicle recklessly just before the crash. The vehicle ultimately ran off the road and rolled over several times before coming to a halt.

Wilks was driving in the northbound lane of the U.S. 131 when the tragic accident took place just north of the Six Mile Road. The vehicle was a Chevy Cruze and Wilks was the only person present in the vehicle at the time. No other persons or vehicles were involved in the crash.

State police is still in the process of investigating the accident and reconstructing it to better understand how it happened. According to the details shared by the police so far, alcohol is a likely contributing factor in the crash. This probably pertains to Wilks who may have been driving under the influence at the time the accident happened.

DUI and crashes caused by DUI drivers are a major road hazard in the state of Michigan. In 2018 alone, Michigan saw more than 3,300 DUI crashes resulting in more than 4,500 injuries. Of these, 174 crashes proved fatal.

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