The Ford Focus hatchback overturned in a ditch, and police said alcohol is believed to have played a role in the crash.
Brighton Township, MI - October 31, 2026
A 24-year-old man died at the scene of a rollover crash on Interstate 96 in Brighton Township early Saturday, according to Michigan State Police. The man, who was from Dexter, Michigan, was the driver of a Ford Focus hatchback that overturned after leaving the highway.
Key Facts
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (early morning)
- Location: Eastbound I-96 near U.S. Highway 23, Brighton Township, Livingston County, Michigan
- Type of crash: Rollover after a vehicle left the roadway and entered a ditch
- Vehicles involved: One Ford Focus hatchback
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality
- Responding agencies: Michigan State Police
- Reported by: CBS News
Crash Overview
Michigan State Police troopers responded around 3:15 a.m. to a crash on eastbound I-96 near U.S. Highway 23. Police found the Ford Focus hatchback overturned in a ditch and the driver dead at the scene.
Investigators said the Ford was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway and entered the ditch. In a social media post on X on Saturday morning, the state police said the reasons the vehicle left the roadway are still unknown.
The investigation is ongoing. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
The driver was a 24-year-old man from Dexter, Michigan. He died at the scene, according to Michigan State Police. No other injuries have been reported.
Investigation Status
Michigan State Police are investigating the crash. The agency said alcohol is believed to have been a contributing factor. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the state police.
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