DETROIT, Wayne County, Mich., Nov. 3, 2026 — A juvenile died and five other people were hurt after a three-vehicle crash late Saturday night, October 31, on westbound Davison Freeway near Interstate 75 in Detroit, according to Michigan State Police.
Troopers responded to the scene around 11:45 p.m. Saturday. A preliminary investigation found all three vehicles were traveling westbound when a silver Chevrolet Impala rear-ended another vehicle. The impact reportedly caused the Impala's driver to lose control and strike a third vehicle.
Six people were riding in the Impala at the time. A juvenile occupant was ejected during the crash. Highland Park Police officers took the juvenile to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
The five other occupants of the Impala suffered injuries described as ranging from minor to critical. All six people from the Impala were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
The Impala's driver is under arrest on a charge of Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death and is being treated at a hospital for injuries from the crash.
The crash remains under investigation. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
Intersection Crashes in Detroit and Across Michigan
This crash happened at Davison Freeway and Interstate 75 in Detroit, MI. Our Michigan intersection crash page covers intersection crashes across Michigan.
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