Survivor recalls split-second reaction to deadly wrong-way crash in Redford Twp.

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Redford Township, Michigan
Telegraph Road
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Redford Township Michigan in Redford Township, Michigan: A wrong‐way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Telegraph Road crashed into eight vehicles, including a stopped truck at a red light near 5 Mile Road. The collision caused a chain reaction that killed the at‐fault driver and injured several others. Victims were rushed to hospitals; the driver was pronounced dead on arrival.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Fatal
Demetri Smith Driver Injured

Original reporting

Survivor recalls split-second reaction to deadly wrong-way crash in Redford Twp.

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