Hamtramck, MI – Wrong-Way Crash on I-75 Near Lafayette Leaves Multiple Injured

Hamtramck, MI (September 4, 2023) – On September 4th,  a wrong-way collision on I-75 caused several injuries and significant disruptions.

State police received multiple distress calls about a wrong-way driver on the southbound lanes of I-375 near Lafayette. The wrong-way driver collided with several vehicles, prompting an urgent response from troopers.

The errant driver continued northbound on I-375 and then onto the southbound lanes of I-75, ultimately crashing into a Ford passenger car near Caniff Street. The impact also resulted in collisions with several other vehicles before the vehicle came to a halt.

State police reported several non-life-threatening injuries resulting from both crashes. Notably, the driver of the Ford vehicle sustained serious injuries and was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for critical medical attention.

The at-fault driver, identified as a 43-year-old woman from Detroit, also suffered serious injuries and was admitted to the hospital in a very critical condition. It was revealed that the driver had a suspended license, adding to the gravity of the situation.

State police are in the process of obtaining a search warrant to investigate whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident. The investigation is ongoing and awaits review by the prosecutor’s office.

Our thoughts are with all the individuals affected by this incident, and we hope for their speedy recovery.