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Woman killed, another in critical condition after motorcycle crash on Detroit's west side

Posted at 5:07 AM, Nov 10, 2020
and last updated 2020-11-10 06:48:00-05

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit police are investigating a deadly crash that happened on the city's west side overnight.

On Nov. 10 around 12:35 a.m. in the 14900 block of Schaefer, a 53-year-old woman and a 46-year-old woman were on separate motorcycles. Police say the women were stopped in the road, preparing to make a left turn when they were rear-ended by the 25-year-old male suspect driving a silver Chevy Impala.

Medics took both victims to a local hospital. The 53-year-old succumbed to her injuries, and the 46-year-old has been listed in critical condition, according to police.

The suspect was taken into custody.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.