A 19-year-old man identified as Gerelle Rhan was, on Wednesday, May 27, charged with murder following a two-vehicle collision in Westland, Michigan. The accident led to the death of a 48-year-old woman, Chris Tina Ward, according to accident reports.

The crash occurred on Wednesday, May 20, around 7: 53 PM. Officers of Westland police and Garden City police officers rushed to the location at Merriman Road and Cherry Hill Road to respond to the incident.

When they arrived at the scene, they discovered two damaged cars in the southeast corner of the intersection of the two roads. They also found the dead body of Ms. Ward in her vehicle and transported her away from the scene.

The officers also found Rhan at the crash scene with injuries on his body. They took him to a hospital where he received treatment.

Following investigations, detectives alleged that Rhan was driving southwards on Merriman Road aggressively and at excessive speed. He failed to stop at a red light at the intersection of Middlebelt and Cherry Hill. His vehicle collided with that of the victim while she crossed the intersection eastbound on Cherry Hill.

After investigations, prosecutors charged Rhan with Second Degree Murder and Reckless Driving Causing Death. They arraigned him at a local hospital on Wednesday afternoon, after which he will remain in police custody.

When the police release the suspect, he will be remanded to the Wayne County Jail. According to accident reports, the Probable Cause Conference will hold on Thursday, June 4, while the Preliminary Examination holds on Thursday, June 11. Both proceedings will hold at Westland’s 18th District Court.

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