3 people killed in crash on Gratiot on Detroit's east side

DETROIT – Three people were killed in a crash on Gratiot Avenue near Liberal on the city's east side, according to Detroit police.

The crash happened just before 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Police believe it was a head-on crash. 

All three victims were adult males between the ages of 30 and 50. A dog was in one of the vehicles and survived the crash. The names of the victims are not yet known.

The cicrumstances surrounding the crash are not known.

Both directions of Gratiot were closed while police investigate the crash between 7 Mile Road and E. State Fair. The area has since reopened.

Stay with ClickOnDetroit for updates.


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