Crime & Safety
1 Dead In 4-Car Crash On I-94 In Detroit: Police
Police said multiple cars were speeding on the freeway and caused a chain reaction crash.
DETROIT — One person was killed in a four-car weekend crash on Interstate 94 in Detroit, according to police.
The crash happened at 10:54 p.m. Saturday in the westbound lanes on the freeway near Brush Street and Woodward Avenue, according to police.
Police said multiple cars were speeding on the freeway and caused a chain reaction crash.
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One person was killed in the crash, according to police.
Police did not immediately identify the victim or release any specific details about the crash.
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"This serves as another tragic reminder of the dangers of excessive speed," police said in a statement. "Speeding significantly reduces your ability to react and increases the severity of crashes. Slow down, stay focused and help keep Michigan's roadways safe."
Police were still investigating the crash.
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