Teen Speeding In Stolen Mustang Blamed For Fatal Wrong-Way Crash

DETROIT (WWJ) - Charges are pending against an 18-year-old who allegedly caused a deadly accident on Detroit's southwest side.

The crash happened Tuesday evening at Springwells and Gartner, not far from Vernor Highway.

Police say the teen was speeding in a stolen Mustang and driving the wrong direction on Springwells when he went through a red light and crashed into a car driven by a 51-year-old man. That man died at the scene.

The 18-year-old, who wasn't hurt, was arrested at the scene. He remains in police custody.

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