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Windsor-Detroit Tunnel offers free toll after Si Woo Kim accidentally crosses into Canada
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Max White , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident involved Si Woo Kim, who was trying to visit a Korean barbecue restaurant.
A golfer participating in the Rocket Classic accidentally crossed into Canada, a mistake familiar to many in the metro Detroit area. The incident involved Si Woo Kim, who was trying to visit a Korean barbecue restaurant. Details of the incident were shared by fellow golfer Michael Kim, who had recommended the restaurant.
It appears that Si Woo Kim used Google Maps to find the restaurant, but ended up heading towards a similarly named establishment in Canada. Further information about the incident is available from sources such as CBS Golf, which spoke with Si Woo Kim about what happened. The Windsor-Detroit Tunnel is offering a free toll in response to the incident.
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Category: safety Published: August 1, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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