Posted on Tue, Dec 14, 2010 : 4:23 p.m.
One injured in two-car accident in north Ann Arbor
By Lee Higgins
Ann Arbor firefighters had to cut apart a vehicle to get to a driver who was trapped inside.
Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com
One person was injured in a two-car accident this afternoon near the intersection of Omlesaad Drive and Dhu Varren Road in north Ann Arbor, police spokeswoman Lt. Angella Abrams said.
The person was in a car that was involved in a collision with a truck at about 3:24 p.m., Abrams said.
According to Abrams, the car had to be cut with an extrication tool to free the person. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
No other details were immediately available.
Comments
msbyrd82
Tue, Jan 25, 2011 : 7:14 a.m.
Finally signed up to put my two cents in. First of all to anyone who feels it their business, having nothing better to do than speculate and run off at the mouth, MY tires were perfectly FINE! If you just feel that its your busines, though I feel I don't have to justify, I was not speeding, as a matter of fact I was doing just under the speed limit because I am fully aware of the pedestrians that travel along the roads in the area where there is no sidewalk! I wasn't on my cell phone either.....And if you must know I was wearing my seatbelt. I bet thats shocking!! Probably didn't think I was smart enough?! That and the grace of God is the reason I am still alive today!! If you wanna blab your mouth so bad say a prayer for me, if not get some business! On another note: Thank you to all those who had some concern for the driver of that red car (ME!!) Know that God is better than GOOD, and he is in the business of blessing!!! I'm a living witness!!
Shenida
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 : 11:54 p.m.
We are praying for the young lady involved in that car accident.
msbyrd82
Tue, Jan 25, 2011 : 7:20 a.m.
Thanks I need all prayer I can get!
KJMClark
Thu, Dec 16, 2010 : 8:22 p.m.
Two people have said "racing slicks", talking about the red car, but you must be looking at another picture. I definitely see tread on the passenger front tire, though it's hard to even see that. Looks like a standard all-season radial to me. The driver's side tire is damaged and looks like it has debris on it too. Can't tell anything about that one. Are we looking at the same picture? I went through this intersection this morning, on my bicycle (with studded tires!). There was a bit of ice there. This looks like more than just the usual sliding fender-bender though. Glad to hear that everyone's OK.
msbyrd82
Tue, Jan 25, 2011 : 7:19 a.m.
Thanks! The voice of reason among a bunch of ignorance, SMH!
Thor143
Thu, Dec 16, 2010 : 6:53 p.m.
Why would you put racing slicks in the front?
G
Thu, Dec 16, 2010 : 3:26 p.m.
Yes! The driver of the truck was @ fault!
OnTheRight
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 : 9:08 p.m.
I meant no disrespect to anyone involved in the crash....but come on folks, obviously someone WAS at fault or there wouldn't have been a wreck.
msbyrd82
Tue, Jan 25, 2011 : 7:18 a.m.
didn't mean to vote on this!!
msbyrd82
Tue, Jan 25, 2011 : 7:17 a.m.
didn't meant that vote!
G
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 : 4:15 p.m.
This is my sister in laws red car....and this is nothing but God's grace and mercy that she is still alive and she'll be fine! But just a little tip guys if you have nothing nice to say you should'nt say anything at ALL! We are blessed and higly favored....but most important thankful to the almighty God for his protection and faithful Love for us! :-)
Carole
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 : 10:16 a.m.
Have to comment to all of the ones listed -- first off, I know the individual who was involved in this accident. The individual is a very responsible, well liked, and a safe driver. To quickly come to the conclusion that the individual was speeding, talking on the phone, or any other action that might be a distraction is absolutely undeserved. How about the roads are just plain dangerous -- was not there, don't know what happened, but my thoughts and prayers are with all involved. And, how about a little more compassion.
everydayguy
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 : 9:41 a.m.
If the Ann Arbor (City) Fire Department was there, then it's likely in Ann Arbor's jurisdiction, not Ann Arbor Township, though I know the location of that crash is right near the border, and I see Ann Arbor Township fire trucks drive through there all the time (I live right by where this happened). And for what it's worth, I have seen AAPD patrol cars driving through there, running radar, or sitting right at the intersection of Dhu Varren and Omlesaad (usually at night), watching for people running/rolling through the stop sign (the other place they'll get you is the valley that the railroad tracks run through just west of there--you'll pick up speed going down the hill, and on the way up, they'll be waving at you with their radar gun and a kind gesture to pull over). Not the voice of experience or anything... Anyway, judging from the damage to the truck, it looks like it was hit broadside in the passenger's door. That red car took a lot of damage from the crash though--I hope everyone's okay.
actionjackson
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 : 9:19 a.m.
Looks like the truck was built FORD tough!
OnTheRight
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 : 12:55 a.m.
With the way people drive (race) along Dhu Varren/Nixon/Pontiac Trail, one of these days, some speeding fool is going to run over a kid or senior citizen instead of the poor, small animals that regularly get flattened. It would really help to have the AAPD sit out there to catch a few of the NASCAR wannabes. Maybe that would slow all of us down if we were on the lookout for the cops....yes, I'll even admit to zipping around there too sometimes. There are just so many kids, pets and grannies wandering around in these neighborhoods, no one should think it is safe to speed around there or run through the stop signs inside the Foxfire subdivision.
ypsicat
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 : 9:42 p.m.
Yikes what make of car is that red one? Just want to make sure I don't buy one of those next time I'm in the market. Hope the driver is OK.
trs80
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 : 8:44 p.m.
Check out them racing slicks on the red car! Bet they hook up awesome in the snow. Michigan needs annual vehicle safety checks like most of the east coast. New York and Eastern Canada come to mind.