Two people were killed, and a third was injured after a vehicle crashed into a warehouse on Detroit’s west side yesterday, police said. The car, which was carrying three people, struck the building in the 6000 block of Rosa Parks Boulevard. Two occupants were pronounced dead at the scene, and the surviving passenger was taken into custody as Detroit police opened a criminal inquiry. Officials have not released the identities of the victims or the survivor.
Police account of the crash
According to TV20 Detroit, the Detroit Police Department said all three people were inside the vehicle at the time of the collision. The station reports that two people were pronounced dead at the scene and that one person was taken to a hospital with injuries before being taken into custody, while officers continue to investigate. Police have not said whether any charges will be filed.
Scene and similar city crashes
Police blocked off the area as detectives processed the site, documented the wreckage and canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses. Crashes where vehicles slam into buildings are not unheard of in Detroit, and they can be especially violent. In September 2024, a car crashed into Prince Liquor on the city's east side and killed two people, FOX 2 Detroit reported, highlighting how quickly these incidents can turn deadly.
Investigation ongoing
Detroit police said they are reviewing the crash site and available video and will release more information when they are able. The department told TV20 Detroit that detectives remain on scene and have asked anyone with information to contact investigators.
We will update this story as Detroit police provide additional details. Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact the Detroit Police Department.
