Inkster man killed in rollover crash caused by distracted driving, police say

63-year-old Inkster man pronounced dead at hospital

DETROIT – A 63-year-old Inkster man was killed Tuesday in a crash that resulted from distracted driving, police said.

Troopers responded at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday to the crash on westbound I-94 near Linwood Avenue. Investigators said a Ford Escape and a Dodge Caravan were heading west when the Ford slowed down or stopped for traffic.

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Police said the driver of the Dodge didn't stop and hit the Ford, causing it to roll over. The driver of the Ford, who was unresponsive at the scene, was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.

Officials said there were no skid marks at the scene, indicating that the driver of the Dodge didn't brake before the crash. Police believe that distracted driving caused the crash.

Metro South Post and Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the accident.

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