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Police investigating 3-vehicle crash on eastbound I-96; alcohol believed to be a factor

Posted at 3:03 PM, May 26, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-26 16:28:23-04

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Michigan State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred on on eastbound I-96 after Davison in Detroit Sunday afternoon.

According to Michigan State Police, just after 2 p.m. is when the crash occurred. The driver of one car failed to stop and collided with a boat on a trailer. The boat then separated from the trailer, falling onto another vehicle.

The driver of the first car sustained serious injuries. The driver of the car that was hit by the boat sustained minor injuries. Both drivers were taken to a local hospital. The driver of the boat did not suffer any injuries.

Police say alcohol is suspected to be involved on the part of the first driver who initiated the collision.

This is an ongoing investigation.