Driver dies after crashing pickup truck into DTE generator in Allen Park

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The driver of a pickup truck has died after crashing into a DTE generator in Allen Park, causing a power outage.

The crash occurred on Thursday (July 17) near Allen and Goddard roads.

Sky 4 showed the pickup truck with its front end completely destroyed.

DTE’s outage map indicates that approximately 1,000 customers are without power in the area following the crash.

DTE Energy was notified this afternoon that a car, after crossing two lanes of oncoming traffic, crashed into a barrier surrounding a staged DTE generator in Allen Park. Tragically, we have learned that the driver passed away and our thoughts are with his family and friends. 

The incident caused a power outage in the area. DTE crews were onsite quicky and have restored power to all affected customers." 

The incident caused a power outage, but DTE crews are reportedly on-site and have restored power to all affected customers.

Allen Park police and DTE have not yet released further details about the injuries or the cause of the crash.