A man was killed early today when the car he was driving rear-ended another vehicle at the intersection of 7 Mile Road and the Southfield Freeway service drive on Detroit's west side. The crash drew a heavy police response and shut down the busy intersection.
The collision happened around 2:20 a.m., according to WXYZ, which aired footage from reporter Brittany Toolis showing police and investigators on scene.
Crash Site And Traffic
The stretch around 7 Mile and the Southfield Freeway service drive is no stranger to trouble. A ClickOnDetroit review of Michigan crash data lists several nearby 7 Mile intersections among Detroit's highest-crash locations, highlighting how risky that corridor can be for drivers. You can see the full rankings via ClickOnDetroit.
What Authorities Say
A Detroit Police Department spokesperson told investigators that an unidentified man rear-ended another vehicle and died at the scene. The driver of the other car was not hurt, according to WXYZ. Police say the investigation is ongoing and no further details have been released.
Next Steps
Investigators are expected to examine evidence from the scene and review any available video to determine what led up to the crash, including whether speed or impairment played a role. Hoodline will update this story when Detroit police release more information.
