Detroit police car and minivan crash near East Nevada Street

A Detroit Police Department patrol car and a minivan collided Tuesday morning, leaving both vehicles heavily damaged.

The crash happened Oct. 27 near East Nevada Street and Dequindre in Detroit. Emergency crews responded to the scene. The cause of the crash and injuries were not confirmed in the initial reports.

When can a Michigan city be sued after a police vehicle crash?

Michigan government agencies are generally protected from negligence lawsuits while performing governmental functions. But the motor-vehicle exception to governmental immunity allows a claim for bodily injury or property damage caused by an officer, agent or employee negligently operating a motor vehicle the agency owns.

Ownership records, available dashcam footage and witness accounts can help establish who owned the vehicle, how it was being driven and whether the driving caused the harm. Michigan Legal Center's explanation of claims involving government vehicles describes how those issues affect a potential claim.

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Michigan Legal Center: the Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates handles car accident and personal injury claims, including matters involving government vehicles.

If you were injured in a crash involving a police vehicle, Contact Michigan Legal Center to ask whether the matter falls within Michigan Legal Center's practice areas.

There is no attorney fee unless money is recovered for you. Case costs and fee terms are governed by the written fee agreement.

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