Explosion results from driver Andrew Gregoire, 24, crashing into gas main at DTE Energy substation on Allen Road in Melvindale, Michigan

Modified Date: 
Thu, 07/21/2016 - 11:16am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, July 2, 2016

Police: Alcohol A Factor In Crash That Caused Massive Explosion In Melvindale

He crashed through a fence, around a berm and struck a large natural gas main, which exploded with a massive fireball. Flames were shooting 30-feet into the air and the glow from the fire could be seen from as far away as Canada.

Alcohol a factor in crash causing Melvindale explosion

The city of Melvindale reported on its Facebook page that the explosion evacuated residents and businesses north of Elizabeth and west of Flint.

Driver involved in Melvindale crash identified

7 Action News caught up with his roommates, Amanda Hall and Marcus Hamel. They said drinking and driving is not his typical behavior.

Man Gets Drunken Driving Charge In Crash, Massive Explosion

Police in Melvindale say Andrew Gregoire is expected to be arraigned Tuesday in District Court in Allen Park, according to the Detroit News.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Fire
People Involved: 
Andrew Gregoire
Roadway: 
Allen Road

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