Officer-involved crash reported on Detroit's west side injures 5

Detroit police involved crash sends 5 to the hospital

A crash on the west side injured five people Tuesday at Oakman and Dexter.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - A Detroit police crash investigation is underway in the area of Oakman Blvd and Dexter on the city's west side after a car apparently ran a red light striking the DPD cruiser.

Five people were injured including two officers.  The officers are in temporary serious condition with non-life-threatening injuries at Henry Ford Hospital. The condition of the three other people is not known.

The crash happened just east of Livernois and north of the Davison Freeway Tuesday afternoon, according to the Detroit Fire Department, adding it happened near Engine 40.

A bystander who witnessed the crash claims a speeding car went through a red light, hitting the cruiser. Detroit police have yet to confirm it as the investigation continues.