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Detroit Lyft driver accused of drunk driving, leading to violent crash
By Dave Spencer at FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Two rider-share passengers thought they were making a wise decision by not driving themselves after drinking. Now they are recovering from injuries after a crash, accusing the driver they hired of drinking with them.
Key takeaway Now they are recovering from injuries after a crash, accusing the driver they hired of drinking with them.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Two rider-share passengers thought they were making a wise decision by not driving themselves after drinking. Now they are recovering from injuries after a crash, accusing the driver they hired of drinking with them.
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