Woman, 77, hospitalized after SUV hits tree in Oakland Township - CBS Detroit

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Oakland Township, Michigan
East Gunn Road
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Incident type
Crash, Bicycle

Summary

Bicycle Crash Oakland Township Michigan in Oakland Township, Michigan: A 77‑year‑old Northville woman was driving a Volvo XC70 on East Gunn Road in Oakland Township, Michigan, when she attempted to pass other vehicles at a high speed and swerved to avoid a bicyclist on Saturday afternoon, causing the vehicle to lose control and strike a tree. She was trapped inside the SUV and had to be extricated before being taken to a hospital where she remains in critical condition; a 12‑year‑old girl riding with her was not injured. Oakland County investigators are continuing the investigation and believe speed was a contributing factor.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
77-year-old woman At-fault party

Original reporting

Woman, 77, hospitalized after SUV hits tree in Oakland Township - CBS Detroit

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