Design and construction crews are planning a permanent bollard system to prevent future incidents, while noting existing gaps in current barriers contributed to vulnerability.

Airport operations and access to the Evans Terminal were temporarily delayed while investigators examined the scene and evaluated the driver’s condition and motive.

Video and photos show an SUV inside the terminal and a man in handcuffs outside, with questions remaining about how barriers were bypassed.

Airport authorities did not immediately respond to requests for more information.

Current barriers include gaps in protection that could allow a vehicle to breach the sidewalk, prompting security evaluations for improvements.

Witnesses described hearing a loud engine as the car shattered sliding glass doors, struck concrete blocks, and moved deeper into the terminal.

The incident marks a second terminal intrusion at DTW in four months, following a January crash at the McNamara Terminal that led to new barriers being installed outside that terminal.

The January crash resulted in the driver’s arrest and six people treated by emergency medical services.

News teams and local outlets provided varying perspectives, with CNN and affiliates reporting alongside regional reporters.

A vehicle crashed into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on May 29, 2026, prompting an immediate police investigation and temporary disruption to operations.

Local authorities are conducting the investigation, with officials expected to release additional details as they become available.

Travelers were observed queuing outside the terminal as police conducted their work at the scene.