Detroit Fire Chief injured in car accident on his way to a fire
Posted: 09/30/2012
DETROIT (WXYZ) - A Detroit Fire Chief is recovering in the hospital after being involved in a serious accident while traveling to a fire Sunday morning.
It happened at West Outer Drive and Schoolcraft on the city's west side at around 9:30 a.m.
Police say the chief was driving southbound on West Outer Drive with lights flashing when he was hit by a car that was traveling eastbound on Schoolcraft.
The chief's SUV rolled over multiple times. He has been taken to Sinai Grace Hospital. He has since been released.
The woman driving the other car was also taken to a local hospital. Her injuries are being described as minor.
The accident is still under investigation.
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