Northbound I-75 reopens in Detroit after fatal crash

DETROIT – A crash on I-75 in Detroit on Tuesday afternoon resulted in the death of two people and the closure of the northbound lanes for several hours.

According to authorities, the driver of a vehicle lost control and rear-ended a semi truck at about 3 p.m. The driver of that vehicle -- a 64-year-old from Oxford -- and the passenger -- a 53-year-old from Rochester Hills -- were taken to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

The freeway was closed at Clay Street, exit 54, near the North End area of the city. MDOT cameras showed traffic backed up for miles. The westbound and eastbound ramps from I-94 to I-75 north were also closed.

The freeway opened to normal traffic just before 7 p.m.