Michigan Wrong Way Driver Causes Massive Car Crash Injuring 2

I've experienced sheer panic when I realized I was going the wrong way on a one-way while driving in downtown Grand Rapids.

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I've also flashed my lights and honked my horn at someone who had no clue they were going the wrong way.

Both of these times things turned out ok, but that's not always the case.

What To Do If You See A Wrong Way Driver

If you see a wrong-way driver, here are some things you can do:

• Observe the road and be alert to your surroundings, especially at night
• Steer to the right and slow down your vehicle
• If you have to, drive onto the shoulder or median to avoid a collision
• As soon as it is safe to do so, call 911 and report the driver with the most accurate description you can
• Do not attempt to stop the wrong-way driver yourself

The Most Common Causes of Wrong-Way Driving Accidents In Michigan

Wrong-way driving accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

Alcohol and drug use: According to a report, alcohol and drug use are the main contributing factors to wrong-way driving accidents.

Distracted driving: Distracted driving is another common cause of crashes in Michigan. Drivers can engage in many distracting activities while behind the wheel, such as eating, drinking, talking to passengers, applying makeup, reading, using a navigational system, watching a video, adjusting the radio, making a phone call, or texting.

Sudden or improper changing of lanes: The sudden or improper changing of lanes is another common cause of accidents in Michigan. Often, these wrecks occur on the highway and at high speeds. Furthermore, because of their sudden nature, the innocent driver usually has little or no time to take any preventative or countermeasure before being struck

Michigan Wrong Way Driver Causes Car Crash Caught On Camera

On Sunday evening a wrong-way driver severely injured themselves as well as another driver on I-75 in Hamtramck.

According to the Michigan State Police:

"A search warrant was being drafted to check for alcohol and drugs for the wrong-way driver. The wrong-way driver also has a suspended driver's license,"