Two women dead after 19-year-old driver passes in no passing zone

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. - St. Joseph County authorities report that Friday, just before 11 p.m. deputies responded to the area of Indian Prairie Road near Kalamazoo Road for the report of a two-vehicle crash.

A Cadillac Escalade, driven by a 19-year-old Lagrange County man, passed a Chevrolet Cobalt in a no passing zone, according to authorities.

The Escalade then struck the Cobalt sending it off the roadway, striking a tree.

A 29-year-old woman was pronounced deceased on scene and a 27-year-old woman was air lifted to Bronson Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

She was later pronounced deceased as a result of the crash.

Deputies arrested the suspect driver. He is being charged with several felonies stemming from this incident.

Officials say alcohol and speeding are believed to be factors in this incident.

No names have been given out at this time.