Detroit Fire Chief involved in crash while responding to reported fire

DETROIT – A Detroit Fire Chief was involved in a crash while responding to a reported fire Friday morning.

The fire chief was responding to a reported fire at a commercial building on Feb. 7, 2025, at around 7 a.m. when he crashed into a car at the intersection of John R and E Grand Boulevard.

Both cars were undrivable and had to be towed away from the scene.

A 53-year-old woman was sent to Henry Ford Hospital for her injuries.

The chief was also sent to Henry Ford for observation.