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Police Probe Speed After I-75 Troy Crash That Killed 21-Year-Old

The 19-year-old passenger remains stable after surgery.

Overview

  • The single-vehicle crash happened around 11:19 p.m. Monday on southbound I-75 just south of Maple Road in Troy.
  • Police say a white BMW left the roadway to the right, went into a ditch, and struck a tree behind the parking lot at 600 Stephenson Highway.
  • The 21-year-old driver was ejected, received CPR from officers, and later died at a hospital.
  • A 19-year-old passenger underwent surgery and is stable, with authorities saying he is expected to recover.
  • Police say early findings point to excessive speed as a contributing factor, and three southbound lanes were closed for several hours before reopening around 3 a.m.