Dearborn Parking Garage Partially Collapses, Prompting Safety Concerns

City takes steps to secure structure and investigate cause as private owner must handle vehicle removal

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A partially collapsed multi-level parking garage on Dearborn's west side has been fenced off as the city moves toward possible demolition over safety concerns. A 19-year-old driver was dramatically rescued uninjured after his SUV was trapped under a 'pancaked' concrete deck, and officials say the private owner must stabilize the structure and handle safe vehicle removal while the cause is investigated.

Why it matters

The collapse of the parking garage raises concerns about public safety and the structural integrity of aging infrastructure in Dearborn. It also highlights the challenges faced by local authorities in addressing such incidents, as they must coordinate with private owners to ensure the situation is properly addressed.

The details

According to reports, the parking garage partially collapsed, trapping a 19-year-old driver in his SUV. Emergency responders were able to rescue the driver unharmed. The city has now fenced off the area and is moving towards a potential demolition of the structure due to safety concerns. The private owner of the garage is responsible for stabilizing the structure and safely removing any vehicles that remain trapped.

  • The parking garage partially collapsed on February 14, 2026.

The players

Dearborn

The city of Dearborn, Michigan, where the parking garage collapse occurred.

19-year-old driver

The driver whose SUV was trapped under the collapsed concrete deck of the parking garage.

Private owner

The owner of the private parking garage that partially collapsed.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in Dearborn.”

— Robert Jenkins, Dearborn resident (Dearborn Times-Herald)

What’s next

The city of Dearborn is working with the private owner to stabilize the structure and safely remove any remaining vehicles. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation.

The takeaway

The partial collapse of the Dearborn parking garage highlights the importance of maintaining aging infrastructure and the need for close coordination between local authorities and private property owners to address such incidents and ensure public safety.