Crash on I-96 injures Michigan State Police trooper and 2 others

DETROIT – On Sunday, Oct. 19, a crash on westbound I-96 in Detroit injured a Michigan State Police trooper and two others.

The trooper was investigating a one-car crash on the left shoulder near Fullerton Avenue when a 55-year-old Detroit man driving a Jeep Cherokee lost control.

The Jeep struck the back of the patrol car, pushing it into the vehicle involved in the initial crash.

The trooper and two passengers from the Jeep were taken to the hospital. They are all expected to be okay.

The freeway was closed temporarily while police conducted their investigation.

“Drivers need to slow down in wet weather,” said First Lieutenant Mike Shaw. “This driver was not only speeding for the conditions but also had three of four tires worn below the wear bars, which contributed to losing control and crashing.”