DETROIT, Mich. — A tragic crash in Detroit has claimed the lives of two Durham, North Carolina residents, leaving their family and community in mourning. The deadly incident occurred last weekend along Rosa Parks Boulevard and has since led to serious criminal charges against the driver involved.

According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, Detroit police responded around 10:15 a.m. on February 22 to reports of a vehicle that had crashed into a warehouse loading dock. When officers arrived, they discovered two passengers inside the vehicle unresponsive. Emergency responders pronounced both individuals dead at the scene.

Authorities identified the victims as Carla Boynton, 57, and Andre Boynton, 60, both residents of Durham. Their sudden and tragic deaths have left loved ones heartbroken as they try to come to terms with the loss. Family and friends remember them as cherished members of their community whose lives were cut short far from home.

Prosecutors say the driver of the vehicle, Theopris Mays, 40, of Herndon, Virginia, was working for Lyft at the time of the crash. Authorities allege that Mays was responsible for the collision that caused the vehicle to slam into the warehouse loading dock. Details about what led to the crash have not yet been fully released.

Mays now faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder. Court officials confirmed that his bond has been set at $500,000. Additional court hearings are pending as the case moves through the legal system. Prosecutors have not ruled out the possibility of further developments as the investigation continues.

As investigators work to determine exactly what happened on Rosa Parks Boulevard that morning, the focus remains on the lives lost. Carla and Andre Boynton’s deaths have deeply impacted their Durham community, where they are remembered for the relationships they built and the memories they created. Meanwhile, the legal process will move forward as authorities seek answers and accountability in the wake of this devastating crash.