Early yesterday morning, a harrowing incident unfolded on I-75 as a Detroit man was hit by his own car following a collision. According to Fox 2 Detroit, the 31-year-old's vehicle had broken down on the southbound side of the freeway. While he was standing outside his Chevrolet Impala, which was stalled in the right lane near Sibley in Brownstown, the car was struck by a Ford Focus.
Michigan State Police detailed that the collision ensued when the Focus driver was unable to stop in time, crashing into the Impala and subsequently knocking it into the man standing outside it. After being hit by his own car, the victim needed hospital treatment for his injuries which, as WWJ Newsradio reports, were "non-life-threatening" according to Brownstown Township Fire Chief Jeff Drouillard.
In the aftermath of the accident, the freeway was momentarily shut down for investigation but has since reopened. MSP Second District's report, found on their official site, stated that the second driver involved in the incident did not sustain any injuries.
Traffic Crash:
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) August 23, 2024
08/23 at 2:30 AM
Location:
S I-75 near Sibley, Brownstown
Synopsis:
On scene investigation revealed that a Chevy Impala was disabled in the right lane and the 31 year old driver from Detroit, got out of the vehicle and was standing outside of the car.
The driver… pic.twitter.com/HBomFbvvCA
This event has prompted officials to issue safety advice to motorists facing similar predicaments. First Lt. Mike Shaw of the Michigan State Police remarked, "We want to remind drivers that if you are experiencing car trouble or in a crash, please move the vehicle out of the traffic lane," as per MSP Second District. If this isn't possible, he advised staying inside the car with the seatbelt fastened and to call 911 for assistance. Lt. Shaw highlighted that the speed of traffic can often be underestimated, stating, “Often people do not realize how fast traffic is moving until it is too late.”
