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Davison passenger dies after single-vehicle rollover on northbound I-75 near South Boulevard in Bloomfield Township

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January 26, 2026/10:22 AM
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Davison passenger dies after single-vehicle rollover on northbound I-75 near South Boulevard in Bloomfield Township
Source: Wikimedia Commons / Author: Ken Lund

What happened

A 45-year-old man from Davison, Michigan, died after a single-vehicle rollover crash on northbound Interstate 75 in Bloomfield Township, Oakland County. Police said the crash occurred Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at about 9:55 a.m., near South Boulevard.

An 18-year-old man from Davison was driving, police said, and the 45-year-old was riding as a passenger. Both were taken to Trinity Health Oakland Hospital with serious injuries. The passenger later died the same day.

Investigation and agencies involved

The Bloomfield Township Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating the crash. Officers also worked the scene with members of the South Oakland County Crash Investigation Team, a multi-agency group used to support complex or serious crash investigations.

Authorities have not released details about what led to the rollover, including whether speed, roadway conditions, mechanical issues, impairment, or seat belt use may have played a role. No additional vehicles were reported as involved.

Witness request and public information

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at 248-433-7755 and request the Traffic Investigation Unit. Auburn Hills Police and Troy Police assisted at the scene.

Police have said the cause remains under investigation and have not released further details about the circumstances leading to the rollover.

Key verified details

  • Date and time: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, about 9:55 a.m.

  • Location: Northbound I-75 near South Boulevard, Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan

  • Type: Single-vehicle rollover crash

  • Occupants: 18-year-old driver and 45-year-old passenger, both from Davison

  • Outcome: Passenger died later the same day; driver was hospitalized with serious injuries

  • Status: Investigation ongoing by Bloomfield Township Police traffic investigators

What remains unknown

Authorities have not publicly identified the men or provided information about factors commonly evaluated in rollover investigations, such as the vehicle’s pre-crash path, any contact with roadway features, or whether electronic vehicle data will be analyzed. Police have also not indicated whether citations are anticipated.

The investigation is expected to focus on reconstructing the vehicle’s movements before it rolled, documenting roadway evidence, and reviewing any available witness accounts.

Davison passenger dies after single-vehicle rollover on northbound I-75 near South Boulevard in Bloomfield Township