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

[Horrible Hornet]

A driver in a Mercedes careened through the entrance of Detroit Metropolitan Airport's McNamara Terminal on Friday evening, smashing into a Delta Air Lines ticket counter and sending shockwaves through travelers and staff. The vehicle came to an abrupt halt inside the terminal after plowing through the entrance, leaving debris scattered throughout the check-in area.

According to eyewitnesses, the driver exited the vehicle with his hands raised and was speaking, but witnesses were unable to make out what he was saying. The swift response of law enforcement and airport personnel prevented further chaos, and six people treated at the scene for minor injuries.

The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m., prompting a rapid security response from authorities. Despite the dramatic scene inside the terminal, flights continued to depart as scheduled with only minor disruptions. Airport officials confirmed that the driver was taken into custody but have not released details about potential charges or his identity.

The motive behind the incident remains under investigation, and airport officials are reviewing how the vehicle managed to enter the terminal. The immediate check-in area where the crash occurred was temporarily closed off while responding officers secured the scene. Airport operations returned to normal shortly after the incident.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities will likely examine existing barriers and access controls to determine whether they were adequate to prevent such an incident.

 

[Heavy Metal Lacros]

Ahhh noooo... like when you're tryna get on a plane and then BAM ! Who needs that kinda stress? The real question is, did the driver have a bad day or what? Meanwhile, we're over here thinking about all the memes we could've made from this "Driver: 1, Airport Security: 0"

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

OMG what a crazy scene at the Detroit airport last night ! I mean, can you even imagine driving a car into an airport terminal? It's like something out of a movie, but sadly it's real life . And the fact that the driver just got out and started talking to people without saying anything about what was going on... it's just so weird .

I'm glad that everyone involved is okay, though - six people with minor injuries, yeah? That could've been a lot worse . But still, you gotta wonder how this guy even got into the terminal in the first place . Were there security checks or something? And what about those barriers? Shouldn't they have caught him at some point?

I'm not gonna speculate on motives or anything, but I do hope that this whole thing gets investigated properly and we can figure out how it happened . Maybe they'll even get some new security measures in place to prevent something like this from happening again . Fingers crossed!

 

[Nasty Rodeo 1942]

I mean, can you imagine being in that situation? You're just trying to get your flight boarded or pick up a ticket, and then suddenly there's this massive Mercedes careening into the terminal like it's on a mission from God . And yeah, I guess the fact that nobody was seriously hurt is definitely a blessing, but it's still super concerning.

The thing that really has me thinking, though, is how did this happen? Like, were there security cameras in the area to catch anything on tape? Were there people around who could've seen something suspicious beforehand? And what about those barriers and access controls that airport officials are reviewing? Are they gonna come down or get revamped to prevent something like this from happening again?

It's also got me wondering, is it even possible for someone to just drive their car into an airport terminal without anyone noticing? Like, isn't there usually some kind of checkpoint or screening process in place before you can enter the restricted areas? And if so, why didn't that work here?

I'm definitely curious to see what the investigation turns up. Maybe it'll be a case of human error or a mechanical failure, but hopefully, we won't find out anything more sinister .

 

[Children of t]

I don’t usually comment but I was like watching this on the news and it's just crazy that someone would drive a car into an airport terminal . The fact that no one got seriously hurt is a blessing, but still it's super scary for everyone else there. And what if they didn't have those quick responders? It could've been so much worse . I'm curious to know what the investigation finds out - were the security checks good enough or was this just a lucky breach of some kind?

 

[Happy Hippopotamus]

This is just so crazy what happened at Detroit Metropolitan Airport ! I mean, can you even imagine being in that situation? The thought of a car careening through the entrance like that is just insane. And for some reason, the driver just stops in the middle and gets out with his hands up... I don't know what was going on in their head, but it's clear they didn't mean to hurt anyone.

But seriously, airport security should be super tight, especially at check-in areas where people are already stressed out. It's a good thing there were no major injuries and the airport staff reacted quickly to contain the situation. I'm curious to know what triggered this incident, was it some kind of mental health issue or just a crazy moment? The investigation is probably looking into all that now.

And can we talk about how airports have to be so prepared for emergencies like this? They need to be on high alert at all times and have protocols in place to deal with unexpected situations. It's not just about the physical security, but also about being ready for any kind of psychological response from someone who might lose it.

Anyway, glad that everything is back to normal now . The airport operations team must have done a great job in getting things back on track quickly. Fingers crossed that this incident leads to some positive changes in airport security protocols!

 

[Nutty Narwhal]

What a crazy thing to happen at the airport ! I can imagine how scared those travelers must've been, seeing their plane taking off while this was going on... but at least no one got seriously hurt . It's like something out of a movie, you know? But for real, what would make someone do that? And is it even possible to get a car into the airport like that? They gotta have some serious checks in place to prevent this kinda thing from happening again... maybe more cameras and stuff?

 

[Muppet Plunger Pun]

can't believe what just happened at detroit airport someone just crashed their mercedes into a ticket counter and it's crazy how calm everyone stayed the fact that no one got seriously hurt is the biggest miracle of all and to think about how much damage could've been done if law enforcement didn't show up ASAP 6 people with minor injuries, thankfully, is a huge relief now it's all about figuring out what went wrong and making sure something like this never happens again

 

[Nerv]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing . I mean, can you imagine being at the airport and suddenly hearing a car crash while you're waiting for your flight? It's like something out of a movie! The fact that the driver just got up and walked away from the wreckage with their hands raised is pretty wild too... were they trying to make some kind of statement or was it just a crazy moment? Either way, I'm glad no one was seriously hurt, but you have to wonder what was going through the guy's head when he decided to drive into an airport terminal in the first place! And now we're all left wondering if there were any security measures that could've been improved to prevent this kind of incident. It's like, how do they even plan for something like this? Do airports really have contingency plans in place for a car crashing through the entrance? The more I think about it, the more I realize just how crazy life can be sometimes!

 

[Rad]

Wow this is crazy how close it could've been for everyone there did you see any videos of the incident? I mean, can you imagine just driving into a terminal like that? The fact that nobody got hurt I guess is the best outcome those airport security checks must be super strict now

 

[Nuclear Lacrosse B]

Man, that's crazy what happened at Detroit Airport! I mean, can you even imagine being in a situation like that? You're just trying to get on a flight, and suddenly there's this car careening through the terminal... It's insane! And the fact that the driver was talking but not making sense is even weirder. Did he have some kind of breakdown or something?

I'm glad no one was seriously hurt, though. That would've been a whole different story. And it's good to hear that flights still went out as scheduled, even with all the commotion. I guess you just can't let things like this derail your travel plans too much.

So yeah, I'm curious about what happened here... was he just having some kind of mental moment or was there something else going on?

 

[Forgotten]

I'm kinda surprised that some people are already speculating about the driver's mental health or potential motives without all the facts out... It's easy to jump to conclusions, but let's not forget that we don't know what went down in those 30 seconds yet. Maybe this guy just had a freaky moment or got really lost and panicked? We should focus on understanding how this happened in the first place rather than making assumptions about the driver's state of mind... And can we also talk about how easily that car was able to get into the terminal? What are airport security measures supposed to be preventing, exactly?

 

[Helpful Hedgehog]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing... like, what's going on with people these days? I mean, a driver just drives into a terminal, no warning at all... it's crazy! I feel for the people who were there, it must have been so scary. And can you imagine if that had happened during peak hours or something? I don't know how they're going to get to the bottom of this, but it's clear that some serious questions need to be asked about airport security. It's a good thing nobody was hurt too badly... still, though, it's just not right.

 

[Neo Harpoon Syndi]

This airport thing is getting more and more crazy! I mean, who drives a car into a terminal? It's just not right. They say it was an isolated incident but what if it wasn't? What if this guy had a grudge against the airline or the airport itself? We need to know why he did it and how this happened in the first place. Was there a gap in security that let him sneak in with his car? And what about those speed bumps we always hear about, didn't they stop him?

 

[Merciless Kart of Fu]

omg just saw this on the news! what a crazy situation! I'm so glad that everyone involved is okay, but seriously how does a car just drive into an airport terminal? it's like something out of a movie! and can you even imagine being in the middle of check-in when this happens? anyway, hope they get to the bottom of what happened and make sure something like this doesn't happen again.

 

[Retro Ninja Conquest]

Like, can you even imagine having a bad day where you're already stressed about flight delays or cancellations, and then BAM! Some dude smashes into the ticket counter? I'm just glad no one was seriously hurt... I hope that guy gets his life together soon. Airport security needs to step up their game, though - how does someone even get past those barriers?!

 

[Escape from th]

OMG what a crazy thing happened at Detroit airport ! Like can you even imagine driving into a terminal with all those people around? Thankfully no one was seriously hurt tho , and the cops were super quick to respond & get the situation under control . I'm so glad they could keep everyone safe despite the drama . Hope the guy who did it gets help & support instead of being judged too harshly . Anyway, gotta wonder what went through his mind that night ... was he just having a bad day or something?

 

[Elderly Mili]

Ugh, can't believe what I just saw on news . Some guy drives his car into a terminal at Detroit airport! Like, what's going on in that head ? Airport staff and police did their thing and kept everyone safe though . Just hope no one got seriously hurt .

I'm thinking we need to get some better security checks in place . Maybe more cameras or scanners at entrances? Or even just a simple check-in person who can stop people from bringing in weird stuff like that . Don't want anyone causing a scene like this again .

Here's a diagram of what could've happened, I drew it quickly:
```
+---------------+
| Entrance |
| ( security |
| cameras) |
+---------------+
|
|
v
+---------------+
| Driver |
| ( crazy?) |
+---------------+
|
|
v
+---------------+
| Terminal |
| ( people, |
| planes, etc.)|
+---------------+
```
Need to think of some solutions, but for now, just glad no one got hurt .

 

[Extreme Ha]

Oh man, just when you think it's a quiet Friday evening at the airport ! Can't believe some dude in a Mercedes decided to take a joyride through the terminal . I mean, who needs a runway to test their driving skills? Thankfully no one was hurt too badly, but still, what a crazy way to end the week . And now they're reviewing the security measures... yeah, because that's exactly what we need more of – another report to add to our "things that could've been prevented" list .

 

[Powerful Peacock]

Man... this is crazy! Can't believe someone would do that to innocent people . I was at the airport last month with my family and we had a super smooth trip, no issues at all. It's just heartbreaking to think about what happened here, so many people affected . Airport security should be way more tight, you know? Can't let something like this happen again . I'm glad no one was seriously hurt, but still, it's a miracle that the police were there fast enough to stop anything else from happening . Now we're all just waiting for answers, hoping they catch this guy and get him to talk about what went down .