It's wise to maintain a healthy respect for authority or higher powers in an often unpredictable world. While some fear officials, others may dread spiritual forces. One Detroit teen might now fear both after a priest stepped in with his own form of intervention using his fists to halt the young suspect from fleeing a crash scene. The priest described it as just another day in the city.

The event began as a traffic stop Monday evening, according to Detroit Police reports to Fox 2 Detroit, when the 18-year-old suspect's vehicle collided with another car. Reverend Canon Jean-Baptiste Commins happened to be outside his church in a nearby parking lot and heard the sounds of screeching tires and impact. He rushed to the location after hearing shouts to stop the young man escaping the wreckage while missing one shoe. Commins followed his instincts and pursued the teen.

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In complete priest attire, Commins managed to seize the 18-year-old, who struggled intensely against being restrained, leading to a quick exchange of punches.

Unfortunately I had to deliver a few strikes, Commins explained to Fox 2. It caused minor pain to my hand but nothing serious, all to ensure no further danger existed. Footage from the report showed Commins' hand with two taped fingers and scabbed knuckles from the blows.

Commins then asked a church member to help secure the now-subdued suspect while he checked on the injured woman from the other vehicle, remaining with her until medical help arrived. She suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.

The 18-year-old was taken into custody along with three others who may have been involved. Detroit Police suspect the vehicle was stolen. Jalopnik reached out to the department for updates but no new details were available amid the active probe.

Beyond bandaged fingers and bruised knuckles, Commins returned to his regular duties of prayer and community dinner in Detroit.