FARMINGTON, Mich. – The community of Farmington is preparing for a solemn funeral to commemorate the lives of a married couple who tragically died in a car accident. Ryan Ambrosio, 45, and Jennifer Dormitorio Ambrosio, 43, were killed when their SUV was struck by a speeding truck on the Lodge Freeway. The couple, survived by their six children, had been out on a date night when the tragic accident occurred.
The suspect, Angel Melendez-Ortiz, 35, of Romulus, is facing eight felony charges, including two counts of second-degree murder. The tragedy began when Michigan State Police identified a stolen truck near Greenfield and Eight Mile Road, according to the prosecutor’s office. Officers gave chase, following the truck onto northbound Lodge and then onto northbound Telegraph, after which the driver turned off the truck’s headlights and drove the wrong way on major roadways.
The dual tragedy has led to an outpouring of support from donors nationwide, with GoFundMe contributions exceeding $512,000. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said she approved “the highest possible charges” in the case and emphasized the pursuit of justice for the victims and their family. Melendez-Ortiz, who faces a sentence of up to life in prison, is currently in custody at a local hospital, being treated for injuries suffered in the crash.
The funeral for the Ambrosio couple is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Farmington. The couple’s tragic deaths have sparked grief and sympathy from the community and beyond, leaving behind a heartbreaking and devastating loss for their six young children.
In Southfield, Mich., a married couple was tragically killed in a car accident on the Lodge Freeway, leaving behind their six children. The suspect, Angel Melendez-Ortiz, is facing eight felony charges, including two counts of second-degree murder. The community has come together to support the family through a GoFundMe campaign, raising over $512,000 in contributions. The funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Farmington.