Victim hit by vehicle after getting flat tire on I-96 in Detroit

Published June 4, 2026 9:18 AM EDT

A victim suffered serious injuries when they were struck by a vehicle after getting a flat tire Thursday in Detroit.

According to Michigan State Police, just before 6 a.m. the victim experienced a flat tire and stopped on the gore of the express and local lanes of westbound I-96 near Outer Drive. The victim got out of their vehicle and was hit by another driver.

An investigation is ongoing.

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