10 Injured in Detroit Car Accident
The crash happened just before midnight Friday on 8 Mile Road near Woodward Avenue, and the bus driver and seven passengers were taken to Sinai-Grace Hospital.
Ten people were injured in a car crash involving a city bus and an SUV on 8 Mile Road near Woodward Avenue in Detroit on Friday, according to the Detroit Department of Transportation.
What Happened on 8 Mile Road in Detroit
The Detroit Department of Transportation said the bus was making a turn into the Meijer Gateway center. The department said an eastbound SUV then hit the rear of the bus, just before midnight. Two people in the SUV, Jayde Germain and Johnathan Santiago, a couple from Warren, were hurt.
Santiago suffered severe injuries, including a badly swollen leg, and was released from Detroit Receiving Hospital on Monday afternoon. The department said the bus driver and seven passengers were taken to Sinai-Grace Hospital. Detroit Police said all eight were in stable condition. The couple's dog, Octane, a Blue Heeler and Pit Bull mix, left the scene after the collision and ran along 8 Mile Road toward John R Street. Germain said he has not been seen since.
Where the Detroit Police Investigation Stands
Detroit Police said the investigation is still active. Police said they have not yet determined who was at fault. Germain and Santiago hope someone in the community will spot Octane and bring him home.
Early details about a crash can change as investigators learn more. The first news reports are a starting point, not the final word.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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