An early-morning crash in Midtown Detroit left three people dead and a fourth critically injured today, after a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck collided near Little Caesars Arena.
The wreck happened around 1:30 a.m. near Cass Avenue and Sproat Street, just blocks from the arena. Authorities have not released the names of the victims or any identifying details.
According to Metro Detroit News, three adults were pronounced dead at the scene, while a fourth adult was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. That outlet reports that sources described the victims as young and that investigators shared few specifics as the probe got underway. The crash was placed near the I-75 and Woodward interchange in Detroit's arena district.
Where It Happened
The intersection of Cass and Sproat sits on the north edge of Detroit's arena district, within walking distance of Little Caesars Arena and surrounding parking garages. A venue map for Little Caesars Arena shows Sproat intersecting Cass on the arena block, underscoring how close the collision was to major event entrances and nearby roadways. For a visual of the area, see the venue map from 313 Presents.
Investigation Underway
Detroit police and emergency crews responded to the scene and have been investigating what led to the deadly collision. Officials have not released a cause, the names of those involved, or details about the driver or drivers, and the investigation remains open, according to Metro Detroit News.
Hoodline will update this report as authorities release additional information.
