Amir Khalid, 41

Amir Khalid, 41, of Canton, faces charges after his car crashed into another vehicle on Detroit's east side, killing Savannah Allen, 8, and Syiana Allen, 15, and injuring a 16-year-old girl.

Around 12:40 a.m. last Saturday, authorities allege Khalid was driving recklessly at a high rate of speed northbound on Gratiot Avenue when he collided with the victims’ car, which was turning onto August Street.

The victims' car ended up on the sidewalk in front of a gas station in the 12600 block of Gratiot Avenue. Officers extricated 8-year-old Savannah, who was trapped in the car. Both Savannah and Syiana died a short time later after being transported to the hospital. It was unclear from the press release whether the driver was injured.

Khalid faces two counts of reckless drivi

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