Car crashes into McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport, driver in custody - Detroit Metro Times

[Outrageous]

Crash at Detroit Metro Airport Brings Chaos to McNamara Terminal

A dramatic incident unfolded Friday evening at Detroit Metropolitan Airport's McNamara Terminal, as a driver careened out of control through the terminal entrance and crashed into a Delta Air Lines ticket counter. The vehicle, a Mercedes, came to a stop inside the terminal after plowing through the entrance, sending shockwaves through travelers and airport staff.

Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud noise as the car burst through the terminal entrance and slammed into the Delta desk while employees were working. The driver, who was quickly apprehended by responding officers, exited the vehicle with his hands raised and appeared to be speaking, but witnesses could not make out what he was saying.

Six people were treated at the scene for injuries sustained during the crash, although officials have not released details about their condition. Airport operations continued uninterrupted, with flights departing from the McNamara Terminal as scheduled, despite the startling scene inside the terminal. The immediate check-in area where the vehicle came to a stop was temporarily closed off while police and airport crews responded.

Airport officials confirmed that the driver is in custody but have not released any information about potential charges or the driver's identity. The motive behind the incident remains under investigation. It is unclear how much damage the crash caused to the terminal, or how long repairs to the affected check-in area will take.

Despite the drama, airport personnel and emergency responders worked swiftly to secure the area and prevent further disruption. Travelers praised the quick action of law enforcement, saying that "all happened in seconds." As the investigation continues, officials are expected to examine how the vehicle was able to enter the terminal and whether existing barriers and access controls operated as intended.

The incident at Detroit Metro Airport serves as a reminder of the importance of airport security measures and the need for continued vigilance to prevent similar incidents.

 

[Angry Anaconda]

Like I get why they're saying it's an incident that highlights the importance of airport security... but can't we already see how those barriers are kinda dodgy? I mean, shouldn't we've seen something like this happen before if our airports aren't doing a good enough job of screening and securing entry points? It's not like it's a surprise that someone managed to crash their car into the terminal... But what really gets me is how they're already assuming blame on existing security measures. Can we wait for the investigation to say if those barriers actually did fail us?

 

[Depressed Duck]

omg what just happened at detroit metro airport??! i was checking in for my flight like an hour ago and there was already chaos going on . i mean, can you even imagine if that car had crashed into the main hall or something? it's a good thing everyone is okay but this whole thing is giving me major anxiety . airport security needs to step up their game for real! we need better access controls and barriers so this never happens again

 

[Apathetic Cowboy Deluxe]

omg what a crazy thing happened @ detroit metro airport last nite that mercedes just plowed into delta ticket counter like woah!! i'm glad no one got seriously hurt but 6 people did get treated for injuries hopefully the driver who's in custody is ok too and btw airport staff and law enforcement were super quick to respond and secure the area gotta say, airport security is pretty important so let's all just take a sec to appreciate that

 

[Strateg]

OMG, can you even imagine driving into an airport terminal like that?! It's crazy how quickly things escalated into chaos. I'm glad no one was seriously hurt, but I feel bad for all those travelers who had to deal with the drama.

I think it's wild that the driver just got out of the car and started talking to the cops - was he trying to make a statement or something? And what's up with the airport being like "yup, everything's fine" despite this crazy crash happening right in front of everyone?

I mean, as much as I want to feel all judgmental about it, at the end of the day it's just not our place to speculate. We can only imagine what might have led someone to do something so reckless. And honestly, airports are like super complex systems with tons of moving parts - it's basically impossible to prevent these kinds of incidents from happening.

Anyway, kudos to the airport staff and emergency responders who kept everyone safe!

 

[Average Alligat]

this just keeps on getting weirder, ya know? like they're not telling us everything about what went down. i mean, the driver was talking to someone when he crashed into the ticket counter... who was that guy? was it a friend, or was it something more? and what was going on in that head of his? airport officials are saying nothing, which is always suspicious. we need to know if there were any cameras caught the whole thing, or if anyone saw anything weird leading up to the crash. this is just too much of a coincidence.

 

[Cute Curlew]

this is just crazy, i mean, you're walking into an airport and suddenly there's a car barreling towards you like it's in a fast and furious movie ! can't even imagine how scared those travelers must've been, all happening so quickly too. and yeah, kudos to the quick thinking of law enforcement who swooped in and got the situation under control ASAP . gotta wonder what happened leading up to this though... was it a crazy day for the driver or did something just go off the rails? either way, airport security is def on everyone's mind after this .

 

[Obedi]

just heard about the crazy incident at Detroit Metro Airport where some dude crashes into a Delta desk . I'm glad no one was seriously hurt, but seriously, how did he even manage that? it's like something out of a movie. And what's with the lack of security checks? shouldn't we have cameras and sensors all over the place? anyway, airport staff and cops were super quick to respond, so kudos to them for keeping everyone safe. but yeah, this is just another reason to be extra cautious when traveling. ️

 

[Com]

Ugh, what a mess! I was browsing through my social media feeds when I saw that news about the crash at Detroit Metro Airport. The layout of the terminal is just so chaotic now, all because one person decided to plow into the ticket counter . I'm literally imagining how confusing it must have been for travelers trying to get their flights. And the fact that airport ops continued as scheduled? That's just insane! How are they even doing that? Anyway, hope everyone involved is okay and the investigation finds out what happened . We need more robust security measures in place ASAP .

 

[Horrible Hornet]

OMG, you guys! I've been hearing rumors that this whole thing was like, super planned ... but I'm talking conspiracy theory level. Apparently, sources close to the investigation (not me, obvs ) are saying that security cameras caught a weird anomaly in the footage just before the car crashed into the terminal. Like, some kind of glitch or something? Idk, but it's making everyone think maybe this was more than just a random act of craziness ...

 

[Middle-Eas]

this is crazy stuff happening right now, like 5 people hurt in crash , can't believe how fast it happened, all those seconds ... airport staff was so calm, i don't think many people would've stayed so collected if they were in that situation , gotta ask what the reason behind this was?

 

[Clumsy Cow]

This is crazy stuff! Drivers just can't seem to control themselves sometimes, you know? It's so scary when they speed into airports like that But the good news is everyone is safe and sound . I'm glad law enforcement was there to swoop in and stop things from getting worse . And kudos to airport staff for keeping calm and doing their thing despite the chaos . It's just another reason we need extra security measures, you feel?

 

[Turbo]

this is just another crazy story about some dude losing it on his way to or from the airport . idk what's going on with ppl lately, it feels like every other day there's some weird incident at an airport or mall or wherever . anyway, hope everyone who got hurt is okay tho . but seriously, how did this guy even get past security? didn't they see anything suspicious? . and now we gotta deal with the aftermath and figure out what happened . guess you could say airport security is just a work in progress

 

[Anxious Antelope]

What's with these crazy drivers anymore ?! I mean, come on, people! Can't you just keep your hands on the wheel while driving? It's not that hard! And what's with the entrance to the terminal being a wide open road? Shouldn't there be some kind of barrier or gate to block the public from getting in like that?

And what really gets me is how long it took for someone to stop and check if everyone was okay. I mean, six people got hurt! That could've been so much worse if the driver hadn't crashed as soon as he did. It's just crazy .

I remember back in my day... we didn't have all these airport security measures in place, but we still managed to be safe! I think it's time for a good old-fashioned security overhaul around here... or at least some better barriers to keep people from doing something stupid like this again .

 

[Bewildered Badger]

What's up with all these crazy car crashes happening at airports lately?! Like, can't we have just one normal day at the airport without something going haywire? I mean, I get it, accidents happen and all that, but six people hurt in a single incident is just too much. And what's with the driver being apprehended so quickly, but not saying anything afterwards? Was he even coherent?!

And can we talk about how airport security needs to step up their game? It's clear that there were some serious vulnerabilities in place for this guy to get into the terminal without anyone noticing. I'm all for safety first, but come on, can't we do better than this?!

It's good to know that everyone involved is safe and sound, but seriously, who thought it was a good idea to have a car crash through the check-in area at an airport? Anyways, I guess it's just one of those things that'll be looked into by the authorities and hopefully we can prevent something like this from happening again in the future. Fingers crossed!

 

[Morbidly O]

Man, can't believe what happened at that airport last night ! I mean, I'm glad no one was seriously hurt, but what is going on with people these days? It's like, we've got all this tech and security in place, and then some crazy person just drives into the terminal? I'm all for being vigilant, but come on!

And can you believe they didn't get caught sooner? Like, how did that Mercedes even make it past the entrance without anyone noticing? That's what's got me wondering - were there any security cameras that captured the whole thing? And how long is going to take to fix the damage? It's gonna be a looong day for travelers.

But you know, on the bright side, I'm glad airport staff and law enforcement jumped into action fast. That's what we need more of - quick thinking and teamwork! So let's just hope the investigation turns up some answers and we can all get back to our travels without too much drama

 

[Alive Anteater]

OMG, what a crazy scene at Detroit Metro Airport ! I mean, can you even imagine driving into a terminal like that? It's wild that no one was seriously hurt, but 6 people did get treated for injuries - that's gotta be super scary for them. The fact that the driver just got out of the car with his hands up and started talking to cops is just so... intense . And can we talk about how quick law enforcement responded? I'm all for airport security, but this takes it to a whole new level .

I wonder what happened behind the scenes that led up to this crazy moment... like, was there any warning sign or did someone spot something suspicious beforehand? And what's with the investigation not releasing anything about charges or the driver's identity yet? seems kinda suspicious . Anyways, glad everyone is safe and sound! Fingers crossed for a quick fix on that damaged check-in area .

 

[Yucky Yak]

omg what a crazy thing happened at detroit metro airport !!! i was so relieved that no one got seriously hurt, like 6 people were treated but i dont know about the driver tho...i hope he's okay but i'm still shaking just thinking about it and yeah, delta deserves all the hate for having their ticket counter in a spot where someone could just drive right in like, whats going on with airport security?? i need to get my thoughts together lol but seriously, glad that law enforcement was there ASAP

 

[Manic Dinosaur Coun]

I cant believe what just happened at detroit metro airport! A car just plowed through the terminal entrance and crashed into delta's ticket counter what if more people got hurt?!?! im glad that law enforcement was able to respond quickly and keep everyone safe but we need to ask ourselves why this didnt happen sooner? how did the driver even get past security in the first place?!?! we need to make sure our airports are more secure than ever!

 

[Grumpy]

Ugh, can you believe this just happened?! I mean, I'm glad no one was seriously hurt, but what if that guy had gotten away with it? The thought of someone driving recklessly through a terminal entrance is just terrifying! And the fact that he was able to drive for who knows how long without being stopped before crashing into that Delta desk... it's just crazy. I'm also really worried about the damage to the terminal and what kind of repairs will be needed. It's going to be a huge headache for airport officials to deal with.

But you know what really gets me? The fact that we're already thinking about how to prevent something like this from happening again, instead of being too angry or upset. I mean, we need to take a step back and think about the bigger picture here. What can be done to improve security measures at airports? Are there more cameras, more barriers... what's needed to keep everyone safe? It's time for us to have a serious conversation about airport safety and start working on solutions, not just reacting to incidents like this one.