DETROIT – The driver accused of speeding more than 100 mph through an intersection on Detroit’s west side, killing one woman and seriously injuring another, has pleaded guilty to two felony charges.
Dwayne Darrell Proctor, who was going 105 mph when he ran a red light and slammed into a vehicle at Grand River Avenue and Telegraph Road, entered his guilty plea on April 17 in Wayne County Circuit Court, according to court records.
He pleaded guilty to reckless driving causing death and reckless driving causing serious impairment of a body function. Three other charges, including second-degree murder and two counts of operating under the influence, were dismissed as part of the disposition.
Proctor is scheduled to be sentenced on May 8, 2026, before Judge Nicholas Hathaway.
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Background
The collision killed a 68-year-old woman and critically injured a 44-year-old woman, who were both inside the vehicle Proctor struck.
Witness video captured the scene as first responders worked to free both victims from the wreckage. Surveillance footage from a nearby business recorded the moment of impact, showing smoke billowing from both vehicles.
A 4-year-old child was in the car with Proctor at the time of the crash and did not suffer serious injuries, according to court records.
Officers reported smelling alcohol on Proctor. Proctor himself suffered significant injuries in the crash, including multiple spinal fractures and a collapsed lung.
Court records show Proctor had a history of traffic violations before the deadly crash. In February 2025, he was charged with reckless driving and pleaded down to drag racing. In April 2025, he was charged with driving with a suspended license, and in May 2025, the month before the fatal crash, he was charged with careless driving.
At his arraignment, Judge Hathaway cited Proctor’s record when denying him a personal bond.