Rochester Hills Man Killed, 3 Injured in Orion Township Crash

An 86-year-old man died after a head-on collision near Lapeer and Greenshield roads.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:26pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car windshield or crumpled car part, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a serious car accident.The aftermath of a tragic head-on collision in Orion Township exposes the grim realities of road safety.Rochester Hills Today

An 86-year-old Rochester Hills man died on April 11 when the vehicle he was driving was struck head-on by a 2015 Ford Fiesta that had crossed the median on Lapeer Road in Orion Township, Michigan. The man's wife and the driver and passenger of the Fiesta were all critically injured in the crash.

Why it matters

This tragic accident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for further investigation into the cause of the crash, which does not appear to be related to alcohol, drugs or speeding according to authorities. The incident has left a family devastated and raises questions about potential infrastructure or driver behavior issues in the area.

The details

According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred around 1:11 p.m. on April 11 near the intersection of Lapeer and Greenshield roads in Orion Township. A 63-year-old Hazel Park man driving a 2015 Ford Fiesta northbound on Lapeer Road, for unknown reasons, left the roadway, drove through the median, and struck the 2011 Lincoln MKX driven by the 86-year-old Rochester Hills man head-on. The Rochester Hills man, identified as Alfred Henry Young, was pronounced dead at the hospital from his injuries. Young's 86-year-old wife was also critically injured, as were the Fiesta driver and his wife.

  • The crash occurred around 1:11 p.m. on April 11, 2026.
  • Alfred Henry Young, the 86-year-old Rochester Hills man, died from his injuries at the hospital.

The players

Alfred Henry Young

An 86-year-old Rochester Hills man who was killed in the head-on collision.

63-year-old Hazel Park man

The driver of the 2015 Ford Fiesta that crossed the median and struck Young's vehicle head-on.

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What’s next

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the cause of the crash, which does not appear to be related to alcohol, drugs or speeding.

The takeaway

This tragic accident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for further investigation into the factors that may have contributed to this head-on collision that claimed one life and left several others critically injured.