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Family shares identities of young couple, 2 children killed in I-75 crash
By Jenny Sherman at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The young family from Pontiac who were killed in a horrific crash on southbound I-75 in Holly on Wednesday night have been identified by a family member.Tieree Powell, 24, Zakiera Powell, 24, and their two children, Malani, 4, and Carter, 2, were found dead at the scene after a driver smashed int...
Key takeaway Tieree Powell, 24, Zakiera Powell, 24, and their two children, Malani, 4, and Carter, 2, were found dead at the scene after a driver smashed into their vehicle while it was disabled on the side of the freeway.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? The young family from Pontiac who were killed in a horrific crash on southbound I-75 in Holly on Wednesday night have been identified by a family member.Tieree Powell, 24, Zakiera Powell, 24, and their two children, Malani, 4, and Carter, 2, were found dead at the scene after a driver smashed int...
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