Mom, Dad of 6 Killed in Michigan Crash Involving Stolen Car: 'They Were So Loved'

The crash occurred after a 35-year-old suspect was trying to flee authorities in a stolen pickup truck

A Michigan couple was killed early Saturday morning in a wrong-way crash involving a suspect fleeing authorities in a stolen truck.

FOX 2 Detroit and The Detroit News identified the victims as Ryan Ambrosio, 45, and Jennifer Dormitorio Ambrosio, 43 ,of Farmington, Michigan. They leave behind six children ranging in age from 2 to 9.

The fatal crash was caused by a 35-year-old male suspect in a stolen 2006 Ford Super Duty pickup truck around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.

"The suspect driver of the pickup backed up, nearly hitting the patrol car. The suspect then exited the parking lot onto 8 Mile Road near the Southfield Freeway. The troopers attempted a traffic stop, and the suspect fled the scene," Michigan State Police said in an advisory notice shared on X, formally known as Twitter.

The police department said that the driver shut his vehicle's headlights off during the pursuit and began driving against the flow of traffic.

"The vehicle then entered northbound M-10 heading southbound with its headlights still off. The suspect driver then stuck a 2011 GMC Terrain that was northbound head-on near Civic Center Drive," the MSP said on X.

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The GMC Terrain's occupants were identified as the Ambrosios, per FOX 2. They were pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities.

The pickup truck's driver, along with its passenger, identified as a 29-year-old woman from Detroit, are both "listed in serious condition at a local hospital but are expected to survive," per the MSP.

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The Michigan State Police said that the First District Investigative Response Team was called in to investigate this incident along with the MSP crash reconstruction section.

The investigation caused the freeway to be closed for over 11 hours, according to Fox 2. The results of the investigation are expected to be sent to the Oakland County Prosecutor for review, according to the MSP.

A GoFundMe campaign created after Ryan and Jennifer's death remembered them as "loved by so many."

"Their families, friends, church, and community groups are reeling from this shocking loss. The greatest impact of this tragedy is (and will continue to be) on their six young children: Amelia, Maria Grace, Faustina, Benedict, Raphael, and Julian," the campaign's description reads.

An updated posted on the campaign's page on Monday explained that the children's "large extended family" will "ensure they are raised together in a safe and loving home."

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As of this writing, the campaign has acquired over 3,500 donations, accumulating over $309,000 in donations.

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