LIVONIA, Mich. – The man killed in a crash on I-275 in Livonia Thursday has been identified as Jamel Banks, a 32-year-old Detroit man. Police say alcohol does not appear to have been a factor in the incident.
The crash happened just after 3 a.m. in the northbound lanes at 8 Mile Road.
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Police say a silver Ford Fusion hit a Chrysler LeBaron that was parked on the left shoulder. The impact of the crash caused the LeBaron to catch fire, killing Banks
The 27-year-old driver in the Fusion was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said it appears the driver of the Fusion may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
Northbound I-275 at 8 Mile Road reopened at 8:15 a.m.