DETROIT, MICHIGAN — A dramatic overnight crash in Detroit left a city transit bus split nearly in half after a collision on the Rosa Parks Boulevard overpass above Interstate 94, startling nearby residents and shutting down portions of the roadway late Wednesday night.
Authorities confirmed that the crash involved a Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus and a passenger vehicle, with the impact severe enough to tear the articulated bus apart.
What Happened on the Rosa Parks Overpass
According to preliminary information, the crash occurred when the driver of a car failed to stop at a stop sign while approaching the overpass. The vehicle then collided with the DDOT bus, which was traveling across the elevated roadway at the time.
The force of the impact caused catastrophic structural damage to the bus, leaving it visibly split into two sections across the icy pavement.
No Passengers on Board at Time of Crash
Officials confirmed that no passengers were on the bus when the crash occurred. Both the bus driver and the driver of the car escaped without major injuries, despite the severity of the wreckage seen at the scene…