Driver killed in Gratiot Avenue crash just hours after speed enforcement effort by Detroit police

DETROIT – Traffic safety concerns along Gratiot Avenue escalated Tuesday evening when a fatal crash occurred just hours after Detroit police conducted a traffic enforcement operation that resulted in dozens of speeding citations.

A laundromat employee who asked to be identified only as Gina said she sees dangerous driving on Gratiot Avenue every day.

“Your worst time on Gratiot is after 7 o’clock in the afternoon,” said Gina. “It’s just like a freeway. Accidents. Flying down the street.”…

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