Crash · Novi

Deer Crash on Northbound M-5 Near 12 Mile Road

Northbound M-5 south of 12 Mile, Novi · Oct 31, 2026, 10:57 AM

Fire units and medics were sent to a personal injury crash on the right shoulder of northbound M-5, south of 12 Mile Road, near the northbound I-275 connection. Radio said an SUV had hit a deer and a woman asked for medical help for abdominal pain after the airbags deployed. A private ambulance service reported on scene, and traffic indicated at least two patients, with a second ambulance on the way. Crews had trouble reaching the scene from the ramps and were told to turn around. One engine was released to go back in service, and a second engine reported arriving at about 11:34 AM. The radio did not say how the incident ended.

AI summary, written from radio traffic; may contain errors.

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