14-07-2025
Dad of 2 dies after driver fleeing cops slams into his car, Michigan wife says
A father of two driving for Uber was killed when another driver fleeing police crashed into his vehicle, according to his wife.
Danielle Habib said her husband, 28-year-old Alex Habib, died after being T-boned by another driver around 3 a.m. July 12 in Warren, according to WXYZ. He was the only person in his vehicle.
The driver was being chased by Roseville police officers, the news outlet reported.
The chase involved a 16-year-old accused of stealing a vehicle before fleeing from police, according to WJBK. It's unclear the condition of the teenage driver.
Roseville police have not publicly commented on the crash. McClatchy News reached out to the department July 14 and is awaiting a response.
Danielle Habib criticized the actions by police that led to her husband's death.
'Alex was an innocent bystander. He left behind multiple ... people that loved him and cared about him, and he was, he was innocent, you know ... moving about his day and ... he was killed over, you know, something that could have been avoided,' she told WXYZ.
According to a GoFundMe, Alex Habib was considered a 'loving father' to his 1-year-old daughter and 3-month-old son. The fundraiser said 'his life revolved around his family.'
He worked multiple jobs to help make ends meet for his family, his father-in-law, Dale Durant, told WDIV.
'Alex worked tirelessly to provide for Danielle and the kids, both emotionally and financially,' according to the GoFundMe. 'He was a man of deep love, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication — someone who gave selflessly and always showed up for the people he loved.'
Durant called his son-in-law 'incredible' as he remembered him for his 'kind-hearted demeanor.'
'He was the kind of man you hope your children are surrounded by: a devoted young father, a tireless worker, a steady provider, a loyal golf partner, and above all, a true friend and brother,' Durant said on Facebook.
Warren is about a 20-mile drive north from Detroit.
