2 dead after wrong-way crash on M-10 in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Two people are dead Sunday evening after police said a wrong-way driver crashed into a car head-on.

Michigan State Police said there were initial reports of a driver traveling the wrong way on northbound M-10 at Evergreen. Shortly after, a crash was reported in the same area.

According to police, a 74-year-old man was driving the wrong way on the freeway and struck a car head-on. The wrong-way driver died at the scene.

The driver of the car that was struck, a 74-year-old from Dearborn, was taken to a local hospital—where he later died. Police said no other cars were involved.

“Troopers from Metro North will continue to investigate this crash,” said F/Lt Mike Shaw. “Right now, it has not been determined where the wrong-way driver entered the freeway or if impairment was a factor. The investigation pends vehicle inspections and medical examiner reports.”