Slow down: MSP report multiple crashes as winter storm strikes Michigan
(CBS DETROIT) - As Michiganders travel through a winter storm Friday, Michigan State Police are reminding everyone to be safe after reporting multiple crashes throughout the state.
According to MSP's Fifth District in West Michigan, a total of nine semi-trucks were involved in a crash on Interstate 94 near mile marker 44 in Berrien County. Police also say a patrol vehicle was hit near mile marker 48, and a semi-truck on the freeway in Van Buren County is blocking the road following a crash.
Footage of 9 semi tractor trailer crash; I-94 at mm #41, Watervliet Twp, Berrien County pic.twitter.com/6DvPw3Cvuw
— MSP Fifth District (@MspSouthwestMI) December 23, 2022
In Southeast Michigan, westbound I-96 at Telegraph is closed after a semi-truck crash. In a video on Twitter, MSP Lt. Mike Shaw is urging drivers to slow down on the road.
"If you're going out today, make sure you are bundling up with a hat, gloves. Any exposed skin can cause frostbite pretty quick," Shaw said.
Downtown Detroit Update: pic.twitter.com/9L1FwXYzQS
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) December 23, 2022
In Grand Rapids, troopers assisted a jackknifed semi-truck on I-96 near M-6.
"If you have to travel, do so slowly and safely. Otherwise, please just stay home," MSP said in a tweet.
Also in Grand Rapids, MSP responded to a head-on crash on M-57 near Shaner involving a postal vehicle and a semi-truck.
Grand Rapids troopers are investigating a head-on crash on M-57 near Shaner involving a semi and a postal vehicle. The driver of the postal truck has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/Twme6e5P5M
— MSP Sixth District (@mspwestmi) December 23, 2022