A 16-year-old Michigan boy, Alexander Johnson, sustained severe leg injuries on December 23, 2025, while jump-starting a stranded 16-year-old girl’s car at Van Born Road and John Daly Street in Dearborn Heights, when another driver rear-ended it, crushing him between vehicles.​
Incident Overview
Alexander was en route to buy eggs for his grandmother around 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve eve when he stopped to assist. He broke his right leg in two places, with an artery impacted, leading to no feeling below his knee; he has endured multiple surgeries, including a fifth on New Year’s Eve, and remains in ICU.​
Family’s Perspective
Alexander’s parents, Whitney and William Johnson, expressed devastation, with him regretting his helpfulness but them encouraging continued kindness. They suspect distracted driving due to absent skid marks, criticize police handling, and seek justice amid insurance issues.​
Legal Status
Dearborn Heights Police issued the at-fault driver citations for failing to stop and lacking insurance, ruling out alcohol; no skid marks noted poor lighting as a factor. The case awaits Wayne County Prosecutor’s review for potential charges, with the driver unidentified publicly.
