REDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI — One person was killed in a three-car fiery crash in Redford Township on Tuesday night, according to police.
The crash happened at 2:47 p.m. in the eastbound lanes on Interstate 96 between Beech Daly and Telegraph Road, according to police.
Police said a Ford Focus was speeding on the freeway when it approached the Telegraph Road exit and smashed into a pickup truck.
The pickup truck was moving slowly on the freeway due to traffic congestion on the Telegraph Road exit ramp, according to police.
The impact of the crash forced the pickup truck into an SUV, causing minor injuries, according to police.
The Focus caught fire and crews had to put out the flames before they could extricate the driver, according to police.
The driver was taken to a nearby hospital where the person died, according to police.
Police said speed played a role in the crash, but were unsure about alcohol and drugs.
Police did not release any other details.
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