Driver Charged After Crash Killed Two Teens

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Michigan
M-46
Incident type
Crash, DUI

Summary

Dui Crash Michigan Today in Michigan: A crash in Montcalm County on Thursday, June 18, killed two 17-year-olds, Latrese McFerrin and Mark Pettengill. A vehicle driven by Brian Nowicki, 49, rear-ended the sedan carrying the teens, causing it to spin into the path of two oncoming SUVs. Nowicki was charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of operating while intoxicated causing death, operating while license suspended or revoked causing death, and felony assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Michigan State Police reported Nowicki was intoxicated while driving on M-46.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Latrese McFerrin Unknown Fatal
Mark Pettengill Unknown Fatal
Brian Nowicki Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Driver Charged After Crash Killed Two Teens | Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM | WOOD Radio Local News

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