DETROIT – A driver died early Thursday morning after a crash on Detroit’s west side.
Michigan State Police troopers were patrolling on Southfield Freeway near 8 Mile Road on April 9, just after 2 a.m., when a person driving a Chevy Trax sped past them at over 90 miles per hour.
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Police said troopers tried to catch up with the driver southbound on Southfield Freeway. The driver then traveled to 7 Mile Road, leading troopers to activate their emergency sirens to attempt a traffic stop.
The driver then struck a Chrysler 300 traveling southbound on Southfield Road, trying to turn onto 7 Mile Road. The driver of the Chrysler was not injured.
Police said the driver of the Chevy was trapped in his car and later died at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
“Unfortunately excessive speed has led to another fatal traffic crash,” said F/Lt. Mike Shaw. “We continue to remind drivers that risky driving behaviors such as excessive speed, following too closely and distracted driving lead to preventable crashes. It is unknown if impairment was also a factor.”