Canton Man Charged in Fatal Crash that Killed Two Sisters

Detroit, August 30, 2025

News Summary

A Canton man faces serious charges after a car crash claimed the lives of 8-year-old Savannah and 15-year-old Syiana Allen. The incident occurred when the man allegedly sped through a red light, colliding with the sisters’ vehicle, which was turning. Two lives were lost, and a third teen was seriously injured. The community is rallying around the grieving family with a GoFundMe page. The charged man is set to appear in court soon, facing significant legal consequences.

Detroit – A 41-year-old Canton man, Amir Khalid, has been charged in connection with a tragic car crash that resulted in the deaths of two sisters, 8-year-old Savannah Allen and 15-year-old Syiana Allen, and left a teenage girl seriously injured. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, August 23, 2025, near the intersection of Gratiot Avenue and August Street.

Khalid is facing two counts of reckless driving causing death and one count of reckless driving causing serious injury. According to reports, he was allegedly speeding northbound on Gratiot Avenue at around 80 mph when he collided with the vehicle carrying the sisters, which was making a turn onto August Street. The impact was so severe that the victims’ vehicle ended up on the sidewalk in front of a gas station located in the 12600 block of Gratiot Avenue, with Savannah trapped inside.

Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene, extricating Savannah from the wreckage and transporting both sisters, along with a 16-year-old girl who sustained serious injuries, to a local hospital. Despite the efforts made by medical personnel, both Savannah and Syiana succumbed to their injuries shortly after arrival. The surviving teenager is currently recovering from her injuries.

Khalid was arraigned on Monday in the 36th District Court in Detroit. His bond has been set at $250,000, and a court date has been scheduled for September 4, 2025. If convicted, he could face a maximum of 15 years in prison for each count of reckless driving causing death, in addition to up to five years for the reckless driving causing serious injury. Khalid reportedly requested a lawyer to be appointed for him, as no legal representation was listed at the time of the arraignment.

The community has responded with grief and support, as a GoFundMe page has been established to assist the Allen family during this difficult time. To date, over $6,300 has been raised toward a goal of $20,000. The organizer of the campaign, Katherine Yancy, expressed the overwhelming heartbreak felt by the family, emphasizing that the loss of both sisters on the same day has left them devastated.

Background Information

This tragic incident has drawn attention to the dangers of reckless driving and the impact it can have on families and communities. The deaths of the Allen sisters highlight the risks associated with excessive speeding, as well as the need for continued advocacy for road safety. As investigations continue, authorities are urging drivers to adhere to traffic laws and drive responsibly to prevent such heart-wrenching incidents from occurring in the future.

Key Details of the Incident

• Time and Date: Approximately 12:39 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025
• Location: Gratiot Avenue and August Street, Detroit
• Victims: 8-year-old Savannah Allen and 15-year-old Syiana Allen
• Other Injured: 16-year-old girl
• Charges Against Khalid: Two counts of reckless driving causing death and one count of reckless driving causing serious injury
• Next Court Date: September 4, 2025
• Community Support: GoFundMe page created for the Allen family

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Additional Resources

• Detroit News
• Click On Detroit
• Fox 2 Detroit
• WXYZ
• Patch
• Wikipedia: Reckless Driving
• Google Search: Car Crash Safety Statistics
• Google Scholar: Traffic Accident Causes
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Traffic Safety
• Google News: Detroit Accident News

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