WOODHAVEN, Mich. – A car crash on I-75 in Woodhaven on Tuesday left multiple adults and children injured, according to officials.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced a crash around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, saying that the crash took place northbound on I-75 at West Road. Woodhaven police have stated that multiple people, including children and adults, are injured due to the collision.
The Detroit Regional Communication Center was contacted by Woodhaven police requesting assistance with a crash investigation.
The investigation revealed that the driver of a Chevy Tracker was traveling in the left land when the 22-year-old driver of an SUV from New York failed to stop at a clear distance and rear-ended the Tracker, pushing the rear-end of the SUV past the B pillar officials say.
The driver of the Tracker was taken to a Metro Detroit hospital and is listed in serious condition. The driver of the SUV was hospitalized as a precaution.
The freeway was closed for the investigation.
“Again, it appears that distracted driving and following too close resulted in another traffic crash,” said Lt. Mike Shaw, public information officer. “Every crash on our roads can be prevented if drivers make good decisions behind the wheel.”
They also say that the right lane of I-75 remains open as officials try to clean up the scene.
Crash on NB I-75
— MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) April 25, 2023
Location: NB I-75 at West Rd
Lanes Blocked: Left Shoulder, Left Lane, Center Lane, Right Shoulder
Event Type: Crash
County: Wayne@Modernize75
