Detroit, MI (May 2, 2026) – Three people were injured early Friday morning, May 1, following a wrong-way crash on Interstate 375 in Detroit.
The collision happened at approximately 1:00 a.m. on the southbound side of Interstate 375 near East Jefferson Avenue. According to reports, emergency units began receiving calls about a vehicle traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of the freeway.
When troopers arrived, they located a head-on crash involving two vehicles. Officials said a passenger vehicle driven by a 39-year-old woman from Toledo, Ohio, was traveling the wrong way when it struck another vehicle carrying a driver and two passengers.
All three occupants of the second vehicle were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The wrong-way driver showed signs of intoxication at the scene and was later arrested for impaired driving.
The case remains under review by prosecutors.
We are thinking of those injured as they recover.
Why Wrong-Way Freeway Crashes Are Among the Most Deadly Multi-Vehicle Collisions
Wrong-way crashes on divided highways are among the most dangerous types of roadway incidents because they often result in high-speed head-on impacts. These collisions typically occur with little warning, leaving drivers minimal time to react or avoid impact.
Freeways like I-375 are designed for one-directional travel, and even a short period of wrong-way driving can create severe risks. Contributing factors may include impairment, confusion at ramps, or missed signage.
After these crashes, investigators usually examine roadway entry points, traffic camera footage, and driver impairment indicators. These details help determine how a vehicle entered the wrong lanes and what factors led to the collision.
