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He drove 90 mph drunk through a red light. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prison
By Dane Kelly at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
A 20-year-old Macomb County man will spend at least 10 years behind bars after being convicted of murder in a deadly drunk driving crash.According to authorities, Jack Robb was driving nearly 90 mph when he blew a red light in Shelby Township on Jan. 7, 2024. Police said he was driving north on H...
Key takeaway Police said he was driving north on Hayes Road when he struck a westbound car on 21 Mile Road.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The sentencing of Jack Robb to 10-50 years in prison for his role in a deadly drunk driving crash in Shelby Township brings a measure of closure to the family of 26-year-old Austin Southwell, who lost his life in the tragedy. This case also raises concerns about the prevalence of impaired driving in the Detroit area, where residents are all too familiar with the devastating consequences of such reckless behavior. The fact that Robb was only 17 years old at the time of the crash and had consumed alcohol and smoked marijuana before getting behind the wheel is particularly troubling, as it highlights the need for continued education and outreach efforts to prevent underage substance use and impaired driving. As the community moves forward, it will be important to watch how local law enforcement and public health officials respond to this incident, and whether they will implement new initiatives to combat drunk driving and protect residents on the roads.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? A 20-year-old Macomb County man will spend at least 10 years behind bars after being convicted of murder in a deadly drunk driving crash.According to authorities, Jack Robb was driving nearly 90 mph when he blew a red light in Shelby Township on Jan. 7, 2024. Police said he was driving north on H...
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