Oakland County, MI — March 11, 2025, one person was killed and another person was injured in a bus accident on southbound Interstate 75.
Authorities said a charter bus caused a series of crashes when it ran into the back of a Chevrolet Silverado stopped in traffic caused by road construction that closed two lanes of the highway. The collision also extended to a Mercedes Benz SUV, a Ford F-750 and another Chevrolet Silverado.
The driver of the first Silverado, a 67-year-old man from Goodrich, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash near Sashabaw Road. The SUV driver was hospitalized with a lower body injury.
No other injuries were reported.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Oakland County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Rear-end crashes involving commercial vehicles often raise serious concerns about following distance, driver attention and whether traffic conditions were properly accounted for. In this case, reports indicate that a charter bus failed to stop in time and set off a chain reaction of collisions in a construction zone on Interstate 75. A full investigation should determine whether this was due to driver error, poor visibility or other contributing factors.
One of the first questions investigators need to answer is why the bus driver did not stop in time. Construction zones are clearly marked, and drivers are expected to slow down and maintain a safe following distance. Was the driver distracted, fatigued or simply unaware of the slowdown ahead? Reviewing black box data, dashcam footage and phone records could help determine whether inattention played a role.
Speed and stopping distance are also critical concerns. Buses, like other large commercial vehicles, require significantly more space to come to a full stop. If the driver was following too closely or traveling too fast for conditions, that could explain why they were unable to avoid the crash. Investigators should determine whether the bus driver had enough time to react or if sudden braking by other vehicles contributed to the collision.
Road conditions and visibility should also be considered. Was signage for the construction zone clear and visible? Were weather or lighting conditions a factor? If the construction zone was poorly marked or if signage did not give drivers adequate warning, that could have made it harder for the bus driver to adjust their speed in time.
At this stage, there isn’t enough public information to determine exactly what led to this crash. But if authorities focus only on the bus driver’s actions without investigating why they failed to stop in time — whether due to distraction, speed or inadequate warning signs — they risk missing key details. A thorough investigation should take all possible factors into account to ensure a full understanding of what went wrong.
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