Detroit Teen Arraigned in Fatal Crash During Police Chase

On November 10, Nicholas K. Wilson Jr., a 19-year-old Detroit resident, appeared in 22nd District Court in Inkster. He faces 10 felony counts, including second-degree murder, following a fatal collision during an alleged police pursuit in April. He is due back in court on November 18 for a probable cause conference.

State officials say Michigan State Police troopers and federal agents were at an Inkster home to carry out a search warrant when Wilson allegedly drove away in an SUV. Investigators say the vehicle nearly hit a police vehicle before speeding off. At Parkwood and Middlebelt, it struck another car. Wilson then left the SUV and ran toward an apartment complex, officials say.

Troopers fired at Wilson, believing he had a gun, and hit him twice in the lower body before arresting him. Authorities say they found two handguns. The driver of the other car was briefly trapped and later died from crash injuries.

The charges include a single count of evading police in the first degree, two charges for carrying a concealed firearm, two counts alleging assault, resistance or obstruction of an officer, and four felony firearm counts, in addition to the murder count. The Attorney General’s Office said it reviewed the troopers’ use of force and found it legally justified. Attorney General Dana Nessel said the case would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.