A deadly crash on Detroit’s west side left a man dead yesterday after a collision near Schoolcraft Road and West Outer Drive, police said. First responders pronounced the victim dead at the scene, and investigators are still working the case while withholding details about his identity and what led up to the crash.
As reported by ClickOnDetroit, police have confirmed the fatality but have not released any further information. The station’s brief account notes only that the investigation is ongoing as authorities piece together what happened.
Recent serious collisions on the west side
This fatal collision is the latest serious crash to hit Detroit’s west side in recent days. For example, FOX 2 Detroit reported a fiery two-car wreck near 7 Mile and Evergreen last Saturday that left two people critically injured. Those incidents follow other high-impact crashes in the same general area this month.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information about yesterday's crash is asked to contact Detroit police or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-SPEAK-UP, per the organization’s public resources. Tips and video can help investigators while the department continues its probe.
This story will be updated as Detroit police release more details. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dash-cam or doorbell video from the Schoolcraft Road and West Outer Drive area to come forward.
