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17-year-old killed in collision with off-duty Warren firefighter

Sep 13, 2015 | 1:05 PM
Diana Pozderca_Go Fund Me Page
Diana Pozderca from GoFundMe page

A 17-year-old girl died in a head on collision Friday night. The accident happened on Plumbrook Road near Plainview Drive in Sterling Heights. Police say a 42-year-old off duty Warren firefighter was speeding on Plumbrook and crossed over into on-coming traffic colliding with the car 17-year-old Diana Pozderca was driving. Investigators say alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. The off-duty firefighter is in critical condition. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call the Sterling Heights police.

A GoFundMe account was set up to help with Pozderca’s funeral costs.

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