A Michigan suspect fleeing police in a stolen pickup truck killed parents-of-six Ryan and Jen Ambrosio, 45, and 43, in a head-on collision. The crash killed the date-night couple heading home. Two counts of second-degree murder, first-degree running and eluding police causing death, careless driving, and driving with a suspended license are against Romulus, Michigan resident Angel Melendez-Ortiz.
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High-Speed Chase Tragedy: Parents Killed in Crash, Leaving Six Children Behind
In a stolen car, Melendez-Ortiz, 35, led police on a high-speed chase, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. January 6 saw a Pontiac, Michigan, interstate pursuit that reached 100 mph with headlights off. At 1:30 a.m., Melendez-Ortiz hit the Ambrosios’ SUV, ending the chase.
They left six children aged 2–9 after Ryan and Jen Ambrosio died instantly. He pleaded not guilty and was given a $1.5 million bond. Community support for the Ambrosio family has poured in after the tragedy.
Currently, a GoFundMe effort for the bereaved family has raised almost $600,000. The campaign says their neighborhood, friends, church, and family love the Ambrosios. Families and communities are still grieving the loss.
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Fatal Crash After Police Pursuit: Culprit Faces Serious Charges in Ambrosio Tragedy
Speeding and fleeing police in a stolen vehicle has led to harsh legal ramifications for the culprit. For killing Ryan and Jen Ambrosio and leaving their children orphaned, Melendez-Ortiz faces serious charges.
The crash grieves the Ambrosio family and highlights the risks of high-speed police pursuits and evading authorities. The judicial proceedings will develop as the community mourns the sudden and heartbreaking loss of a beloved pair.
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