Man Crashes Into House, Dies After Another Driver Ignores Yield Sign

DETROIT (WWJ) - Police say a man was fatally injured in a crash that was caused by another driver who ignored a yield sign. 

The crash happened around 2:25 a.m. Saturday in the area of Savage and Carrie, near 8 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue on Detroit's east side. 

According to police, a 25-year-old woman driving a silver Chevy Impala disregarded a yield sign and struck a silver Nissan SUV, causing the vehicle to strike a vacant house.

The driver of the SUV was fatally injured. His identity was not immediately released. 

Circumstances surrounding the crash, including if alcohol was a factor, remain under investigation. 

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any other information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad Unit at 313-596-2260. Tips can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.