Detroit Crash at Cardinal Health Warehouse Leaves Two Passengers Dead as Police Take Injured Driver Into Custody
DETROIT, MICHIGAN — Two passengers were pronounced dead after a vehicle crashed into a warehouse Sunday morning in Detroit, with police saying the driver was injured, transported to the hospital, and taken into custody as the investigation continues.
The crash happened around 10:15 a.m. at Cardinal Health, a medical supply company located on Rosa Parks Boulevard near I-94, according to information shared by Metro Detroit News and a public information officer.
Crash Reported Around 10:15 a.m. at Cardinal Health Near I-94
Responders were called to the scene and found a heavily damaged vehicle that had slammed into the warehouse structure. The image from the scene shows the car lodged into a loading bay area with significant destruction to the front end, while emergency crews secured the area with tape.
Authorities said officers and EMS responded to an auto accident and discovered two people deceased inside the vehicle.
Police Believe Three People Were in the Vehicle
Police believe there were three people in the car: one driver and two passengers. The two passengers died at the scene, while the driver survived and was transported for treatment.
Officials have not released the identities of the victims or the driver in the information provided.
Driver Taken Into Custody and Transported to Hospital
According to the public information officer, the driver was taken into custody by police and transported to the hospital for injuries. Investigators did not publicly explain the reason for custody in the provided information, but the step typically indicates law enforcement is working to determine whether criminal charges may be appropriate once the investigation is complete.
Speed May Have Been a Factor, Police Say
“At this time, we do believe that speed was a factor,” Public Information Officer Jalon Nelson said, according to the report. Police described the crash as appearing to be a single-vehicle accident.
The report also notes video from the scene suggested the vehicle may have gone through a fence, struck a parked semi-truck, and then hit the warehouse before coming to rest inside the loading area.
Investigation Continues Into What Led to the Warehouse Impact
The crash remains under investigation, and officials have not shared whether impairment, mechanical failure, or other factors are being examined alongside speed. In incidents with multiple fatalities, investigators typically reconstruct the vehicle’s path, review any available footage, and gather witness statements to establish a clear timeline.
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