Overview
- Tomas Alvarado Jr., 21, is charged with three counts of reckless driving causing death and one count of reckless driving causing serious injury.
- Authorities say Alvarado surrendered to the court, was arraigned on Monday, and was released on bond.
- Deputies report the 2022 Honda Civic crossed the center line, hit signs and poles, then re-entered the road before the collision.
- The crash killed 37-year-old Deniquah Reed and her sons, Dior, 6, and Dex, 4; Reed’s 9-year-old daughter was seriously injured and has since recovered.
- The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says alcohol and drugs are not suspected, and officials emphasized the need for full attention while driving.