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Stolen truck, ski masks, pursuit: Warren police reveal new details in crash that killed innocent driver
By Lauren Kostiuk, Mike Tiseo at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 24, 2026
· 5 min read
Warren police released dash cam video Wednesday showing a police chase that ended in a deadly crash last week, killing an innocent driver at the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr roads.A 17-year-old is now charged as an adult in connection with the crash. Four other juveniles, ages 11 to 15, ...
Key takeaway Chase begins with ski masks, one headlightOfficers on routine patrol attempted to pull over a silver Dodge Ram near Fairfield and Georgiana streets around 1:58 a.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The deadly crash at 8 Mile and Schoenherr roads has raised concerns about public safety in Warren and surrounding communities. The fact that the stolen truck was able to evade police for seven minutes, despite attempts to deploy stop sticks, highlights the challenges law enforcement face in pursuing reckless drivers. The involvement of five juveniles, all from Detroit , in at least 15 vehicle-related crimes in Warren over a 48-hour period also suggests a need for increased cooperation between law enforcement agencies across municipal boundaries. As the case against the 17-year-old driver and his accomplices moves forward, residents will be watching to see how Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido and Warren Police Commissioner Erik Hawkins work to address the root causes of this violent crime and prevent similar incidents in the future. The community will also be looking for answers on how to better protect innocent drivers like Remeious Washington.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Warren police released dash cam video Wednesday showing a police chase that ended in a deadly crash last week, killing an innocent driver at the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr roads.A 17-year-old is now charged as an adult in connection with the crash. Four other juveniles, ages 11 to 15, ...
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