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Driver in crash that killed Wayne State employee was 40 mph over speed limit

By and David Komer
Published  January 15, 2025 9:08pm EST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 2 Detroit

Driver accused in speeding crash that killed Wayne State employee faces judge

We learned the suspect — Antoine Bradley — now faces a charge of reckless driving causing death. During Bradley’s court hearing Saturday, prosecutors say he was speeding at the intersection.

The Brief

    • Antoine Bradley faced a judge accused of a fatal crash at Woodward and Warren on the Wayne State campus.
    • The victim who died in the crash was university employee Sharif Ali-Dinar.
    • The prosecutor said evidence showed Bradley was driving 69 miles per hour in a 30 mph zone.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - A week after a deadly crash killed Wayne State University employee Sharif Ali-Dinar at Woodward and Warren.

We learned the suspect — Antoine Bradley — now faces a charge of reckless driving causing death. During Bradley’s court hearing Saturday, prosecutors say he was speeding at the intersection.

What we know:

"That speed limit in that area is 30 miles per hour, the data recorder on the defendant’s car has him going 69 miles per hour two second prior to the crash," said Lisa Coyle, the assistant prosecutor.

Prosecutors say Bradley didn’t brake until a second-and-a-half before impact.

In court, Bradley lowered his head when his attorney mentioned Ali-Dinar didn’t survive.

The 31-year-old pleaded not guilty.  His attorney said he was remorseful. Still, the prosecutor considers him a danger to the community.

"He made a decision to run a red light that put other innocent bystanders, pedestrians and other motorists in danger," Coyle said.

Crash victim Sharif Ali-Dinar.

Sharif Ali-Dinar was a Wayne State graduate and worked at the university as a financial aid expert since 2009.

WSU President Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy said in a statement: "He brought positivity and joy to everyone who had the privilege of working with him. Sharif’s kind heart, generous spirit, and unwavering support for others will be profoundly missed."

Back on campus — the deadly crash has made students like Travis Smart more aware of walking at Woodward and Warren.

"There’s ignorant drivers, but that’s kind of everywhere at this point so it’s part of life," said Smart. "So you kinda have to adapt and get used to it to prepare yourself for life."

A judge gave Antoine Bradley a $50,000 cash bond. His next court appearance is Jan. 28th. 

Antoine Bradley 


 

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