1 dead after crash on Rouge Bridge along I-75 in Detroit

Published August 22, 2026 12:34 PM EDT

A multi-car crash on the Rouge Bridge along Interstate 75 left one person dead early Saturday morning, Michigan State Police said.

The backstory:

The crash happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. between Dearborn Street and Schaefer Highway in Detroit.

What we know:

Troopers who arrived at the scene found a woman dead in the roadway and multiple vehicles involved in the crash, police said.

What we don't know:

It was not immediately clear what led to the crash.

Local perspective:

The freeway was closed during the investigation but has since reopened.

What's next:

The investigation remains ongoing.

The Source: Information for this story came from Michigan State Police. 

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