Westland Man Charged in Dearborn Fatal Car Crash
Published on July 07, 2026
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Hilton Dorian Yopp III, 26, of Westland, in connection with a car crash that killed Myles Bland, 27, of Dearborn, Jailyn Riley, 24, and Alexandria Boynton, 24, both of Detroit. The victims were passengers in Defendant Yopp’s vehicle.
On July 3, 2026, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Michigan State Police Troopers were dispatched to eastbound I-94 freeway near Wyoming Avenue in Dearborn for a car crash involving a car versus a semi-truck. Upon their arrival, Troopers located the deceased victims in and around Defendant Yopp’s vehicle. Medics arrived on the scene and transported the defendant and the driver of the semi-truck to a local hospital for treatment.
It is alleged that the defendant was intoxicated and driving recklessly at a high rate of speed when he collided with the back of a semi-truck, fatally injuring Mr. Bland, Ms. Riley, and Ms. Boynton.
Hilton Dorian Yopp III has been charged with three counts of Operating While Intoxicated – Causing Death, and three counts of Reckless Driving – Causing Death. Both charges have a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.*
He was arraigned this morning in 19th District Court before Judge Sam Salamey and received a $200,000/10% bond with a GPS tether. He may not drive or consume alcohol. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for July 15, 2026, and the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for July 22, 2026. Please request a photograph of the defendant from the Michigan State Police.
*The charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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