13 Injured in Street Race Accident on MLK Blvd. in Lansing, MI

Lansing, MI — April 24, 2025, Thirteen people were injured following a car accident that occurred at around 8:30 P.M on MLK Blvd.

An investigation is underway following a car accident that left thirteen people injured during the evening hours of April 24th. According to official reports, a street race involving two vehicles took place on MLK Boulevard near Pierce Road and as they were driving a vehicle pulled out in front of them causing the two racing vehicle to los control and crash into each other, and after the initial collision the two vehicles then veered into traffic and struck several more more vehicles.

When first responders arrived on the scene, they found that a total of thirteen people had sustained injuries, ranging in age 3 to 52-years-old with two people being listed in critical condition. The injured were transported to the hospital for treatment and charges are expected to be filed against the drivers of the racing vehicles. At this time there has been no further information released from the accident, including the identity of those involved or the status of those injured, however this remains an ongoing investigation and more details may be released by authorities in the future.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Crashes involving illegal street racing are among the most dangerous on public roads, particularly when they result in mass casualties and involve multiple vehicles. The April 24th incident on MLK Boulevard that injured thirteen people, including young children and critically wounded adults, is a stark reminder that such events create unpredictable and chaotic conditions that require a deep and multifaceted investigation. Even with reported criminal behavior, it remains essential to answer three critical questions to fully understand what led to such a wide-scale crash.

First, has a comprehensive investigation of the crash scene and vehicle dynamics been completed? When two vehicles collide during a race and then veer into surrounding traffic, investigators must reconstruct each phase of the crash—starting from where the street race began, to the point where a third vehicle reportedly pulled out in front of them, to the subsequent chain of impacts. Understanding how fast the vehicles were traveling, how many vehicles were struck after the initial collision, and the precise movements of each involved party is crucial. That includes evaluating whether other drivers had time or space to react and whether roadway design or traffic control devices influenced how the crash unfolded.

Second, even with reckless behavior at play, have the mechanical conditions and crash safety systems of all involved vehicles been reviewed? High-energy collisions like this one test the limits of a vehicle’s safety features. Investigators should assess whether any mechanical failures—braking systems, steering response, or structural failures—contributed to the inability of the vehicles to regain control or worsened the injuries. Equally important is whether restraint systems, child safety seats, and airbag deployments worked as designed for those caught in the aftermath of the crash. Failures in these systems, particularly in bystander vehicles, could raise important questions about crash survivability.

Third, has all available electronic data from the vehicles been collected and examined? The racing vehicles and those struck during the aftermath likely contain electronic control modules (ECMs) that record crucial pre-crash data—speed, throttle input, braking behavior, and steering angles. This data can confirm how fast the racing vehicles were traveling, whether they attempted evasive maneuvers, and how the vehicles behaved after the initial impact. For vehicles involved in secondary impacts, ECM data can reveal whether they were stationary or in motion and how much reaction time they had. Additional sources such as surveillance cameras, traffic footage, or dash cams will be essential to establishing the full timeline.

In a crash of this magnitude—where so many were injured and where the reported behavior was already dangerous—there’s a tendency to stop the investigation at the point of assigning blame. But for those injured, including young children, and for the public at large, it’s not just about prosecution. It’s about understanding how the event escalated, whether the outcome could have been mitigated, and what lessons need to be learned. By addressing these three questions, investigators can uncover the full truth and ensure that the people most affected by this crash receive more than just accountability—they receive answers.