Michigan State Police say alcohol and speed are suspected contributing factors in the single-vehicle crash, which remains under investigation as of Sunday morning.
Detroit, Michigan - November 1, 2026
Three women from Detroit died after a single-vehicle crash on the Lodge Freeway early Sunday, according to the Michigan State Police. Crash response began at roughly 2 a.m. on the freeway's southbound lanes, close to Wyoming Avenue.
Key Facts
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (early Sunday morning)
- Location: Southbound Lodge Freeway near Wyoming Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
- Type of crash: Single-vehicle crash
- Vehicles involved: One vehicle
- Injuries / fatalities: Three fatalities
- Responding agencies: Michigan State Police
- Reported by: ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4; CBS News
Crash Overview
Police say the vehicle was heading southbound when the driver, a woman, was unable to get through a curve on the freeway. Investigators said the car left the roadway and went up an embankment and through shrubbery. It then became airborne and came down on the ramp to southbound M-10 from Wyoming Avenue, where it struck a concrete barrier.
In a social media post on X on Sunday morning, the Michigan State Police described the sequence of events. The agency said the driver and the two other women in the vehicle died from injuries sustained in the collision. All three were from Detroit.
Both alcohol and speed are being treated by investigators as suspected contributors to the crash. The probe was still active as of Sunday morning, and few other details have been reported.
People Involved
Three women died in the crash: the driver and two passengers. All three were from Detroit. Officials had not yet released their ages.
Investigation Status
The Michigan State Police are investigating. Police have flagged both alcohol and speed as suspected contributors, which the investigation is still examining. These are suspicions under investigation, not established findings.