Probe continues in fiery car crash near Jackson

4/24/2001

JACKSON, Mich. - Two Addison High School juniors and a Jackson man died Friday night in a fiery car crash on U.S. 127, just south of here.

Lance Reed of Addison and Adam Kuenner of Somerset, both 17, were pronounced dead at the scene of the 10:17 p.m. accident in Jackson County. Also killed in the crash was 23-year-old Curtis Brenton of Jackson.

Police said Mr. Brenton's pickup truck was traveling north on U.S. 127 in Summit Township when it crossed the centerline, narrowly missing one vehicle, and then collided head-on with the car driven by young Kuenner. Both vehicles were fully engulfed in flames by the time police arrived moments later.

All three were wearing seatbelts. An investigation continues.