What started as a routine rush-hour ride turned chaotic Wednesday evening when a Detroit Department of Transportation bus collided with a car in downtown Detroit, just as fans were heading in for the Tigers-Yankees matchup at Comerica Park. The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. at E. Elizabeth Street and Woodward Avenue, about a block from the ballpark, police said. Four people on the bus reported injuries and were taken to area hospitals, while everyone in the other vehicle walked away unhurt. Officers first reported that a pedestrian had been struck, then later clarified that no one on foot was involved.
How police say the crash unfolded
According to WXYZ, officers said the other vehicle was heading north on Woodward and moved from the middle lane to make a left turn onto E. Elizabeth when it was hit by the northbound DDOT bus. Emergency crews shut down the intersection for a time while investigators documented the scene and medics tended to bus passengers.
DDOT service and safety context
The Detroit Department of Transportation runs dozens of fixed routes in and out of downtown and reports serving about 85,000 riders per day. Its public materials include a DDOT Safety Plan and a customer feedback form, and the DDOT website remains the city’s main hub for route information, service updates and safety resources for riders.
Investigation underway
WXYZ reports that four people on the bus told first responders they were hurt and were taken to hospitals for evaluation. Police said the occupants of the car were not injured. Authorities are still working to determine exactly what led up to the collision and have not released any information about potential citations or charges.
