Male found dead inside burning vehicle in Detroit, police say; medical emergency suspected
Police in Detroit are investigating after a male was found dead inside a burning vehicle near the city's North End neighborhood Saturday night.
Officials say a crew with the Detroit Fire Department was putting out the vehicle fire on the 6400 block of John R. Street around 9:50 p.m. when the body of the male was discovered.
Investigators with the Detroit Police Department say a medical emergency may have led the vehicle to crash.
"Preliminary information has revealed the incident is believed to be a medical emergency that led to a crash and that mechanical issues may have caused the vehicle to catch fire," police said in a written statement Sunday.
The Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office is working to find out how the male died.
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