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Northville Township man dies in fiery single-vehicle crash after colliding with bridge

Vehicle caught fire immediately after crash, trapping man inside.

NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 37-year-old man has died after police say he collided with a bridge during a single-vehicle crash in Northville Township.

The crash occurred on Friday, Feb. 28 on Hines Drive near 6 Mile Road.

Officials said the vehicle had immediately caught fire with the lone driver trapped inside, causing him to die at the scene.

Police said the vehicle appeared to be traveling southbound on Hines Drive when it left the roadway and collided with the base of the 6 Mile Road bridge.

The Northville Township Police Department is working with the Michigan State Police Accident Investigation Team to investigate the incident.


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