Detroit, MI (June 24, 2026) – A woman died, and another driver was hurt after a wrong-way collision on Interstate 75 in Detroit early Tuesday morning.
Michigan State Police said the collision occurred on the southbound I-75 near Rosa Parks Boulevard. A 38-year-old Detroit woman was killed, while the suspected wrong-way driver was taken to a hospital with injuries.
Dispatchers received reports of a wrong-way driver on southbound I-75 near Dearborn Street around 4 a.m. Minutes later, additional calls reported a two-vehicle collision and vehicle fire near Rosa Parks Boulevard.
Troopers arrived and found that one of the vehicles involved appeared to be the wrong-way driver’s vehicle. All southbound lanes of I-75 from Grand River to Rosa Parks Boulevard were closed while crews worked on-site, and traffic returned to normal later.
Investigators have not determined what caused the driver to travel in the wrong direction. The review into the fatal crash is still underway. Our condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the woman who died.
How Wrong-Way Highway Crashes Happen
Wrong-way crashes are among the most serious types of roadway collisions because vehicles are traveling directly toward each other at highway speeds. These crashes often leave little time for drivers to react or avoid contact.
Investigators reviewing wrong-way collisions may examine roadway signs, lighting, vehicle movements, driver behavior, and other factors that could explain how a vehicle entered the opposite travel lanes.
Highway designs include signs, lane markings, and ramps intended to guide drivers correctly. Awareness at entrance and exit points, especially at night, can help reduce the risk of drivers entering a roadway in the wrong direction.
