A man in his late 20s was killed today in a violent collision at the busy intersection of 18 Mile Road and Mound Road in Sterling Heights, police said. The crash happened just after 11 a.m. and involved at least two vehicles, sending emergency crews to the scene and bringing traffic to a halt while officers launched their investigation.
Police Work the Scene
According to ClickOnDetroit, officers placed evidence markers around the wreckage as they worked to piece together what led up to the collision. The Macomb County Department of Roads said the intersection would remain closed while investigators processed the scene. Officials have not yet released the victim’s name or shared details on the condition of the other drivers involved.
Corridor Has Seen Recent Serious Crashes
This stretch of 18 miles around Mound has already been under the microscope after a string of serious wrecks. On May 4, a crash east of Mound Road killed a motorcyclist, as reported by FOX 2 Detroit. Hoodline’s coverage of the 18 Mile horror crash dug into ongoing safety concerns along the corridor.
What’s Next
ClickOnDetroit reported that the intersection stayed closed into the afternoon while investigators continued their work. This story will be updated as authorities release more information about the victim and the circumstances of the crash.
