Body found inside burning car that crashed into bus as it sped on Southfield Freeway

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan – A body was found inside a burning car that had crashed into the back of a bus as it was traveling in the center lane of the Southfield Freeway, officials said.

Michigan State Police were called at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, to the northbound lanes of the highway at 8 Mile Road in Southfield.

A burning car was blocking the center lane just north of 8 Mile Road. Southfield firefighters were called to extinguish the fire.

A body was found inside the car after the flames were extinguished, authorities said.

Investigators learned the car had been speeding when it crashed into the back of a SMART bus. The bus driver told officers he saw more than one speeding car, and believed they had been racing each other at the time of the crash.

Police have not identified the driver who died. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday morning.

The investigation continues.