Detroit, MI (January 30, 2026) – Emergency crews were dispatched on Thursday afternoon to a reported vehicle accident with injury near the intersection of Interstate 96 and Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Detroit, according to public dispatch communications.
The incident was reported around 4:29 p.m., with initial information suggesting that at least one individual may have suffered a head injury. EMS units responded under Code Two conditions, indicating that the injuries, while needing attention, did not appear life-threatening at the time of the call.
According to details from Wayne County EMS dispatch, the collision occurred just south of Marlowe St, near a stretch of I-96 that runs adjacent to Martin Luther King Blvd. Traffic in the vicinity was temporarily affected as emergency vehicles made their way to the scene and responders began providing aid.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of vehicles involved or the identity of the injured individual. The nature and cause of the crash remain under investigation, and no citations or further details have been released.
The area surrounding I-96 and Martin Luther King Jr Blvd is a well-traveled corridor, and officials reminded drivers to remain alert and cautious, especially during peak traffic hours.
Our thoughts are with those involved in the collision, and we hope for a swift and complete recovery for the injured individual.
