Driver killed when car strikes bridge abutment along I-696 in Farmington Hills
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. โ A driver was killed Wednesday morning when a vehicle drove off of eastbound I-696 near M-5 and struck a bridge abutment, Michigan State Police said. The crash happened about 5:30 a.m. on eastbound I-696 in Farmington Hills. The vehicle left the roadway to the right and struck the bridge. The interstate was shut down at M-5 in Farmington Hills. State police said they are still investigating the cause of the crash and working to identify the victim.
Farmington Hills police say alcohol, visibility were factors in crash that killed 24-year-old pedestrian
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. โ A 24-year-old Hamtramck man was struck by a vehicle and killed while walking on M-5 near Halsted Road. The victim was transported to Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills where he was pronounced dead. The victim was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on M-5. Police said alcohol and visibility were factors in the crash. Anyone with information should contact Farmington Hills police at 248-871-2610.
Southbound I-275 reopens at M-5/I-96/I-696 after man struck, killed
A man was killed March 3, 2020 when he was struck by a vehicle along I-275 near M-5 in Oakland County. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. โ Michigan State Police closed southbound I-275 at the M-5/I-96/I-696 interchange for a deadly crash investigation on Tuesday morning. State police said a man believed to be in his 50s was struck by another car, a Chrysler 300. State police originally said the man was outside of his vehicle because he was changing a tire. The driver of the Chrysler 300, a man believed to be in his 30s, was taken to the hospital and is listed in stable condition.
M-5 is back open between 12 Mile, I-96 after multiple crashes
NOVI, Mich. Both directions of M-5 were closed Thursday morning between 12 Mile Road and eastbound I-96 due to multiple crashes. The road is back open to traffic now. The roads were a bit slick this Thursday morning as Metro Detroiters wake up to the first real snowfall of the season. Drivers are advised to take caution and plan for a longer commute. They were telling drivers to avoid this area.
Northbound I-275 reopens at I-696 after vehicle fire
NOVI, Mich. - Northbound I-275 at the I-696, I-96, M-5 exchange near Novi was closed due to a car fire. The freeway has since reopened. Check back for updates. UPDATE: Other on NB I-275Location: NB I-275 at I-696Lanes Blocked: Center Lane, Right Center Lane, Right Lane, Right Shoulder MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) August 14, 2019Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Northbound I-275 closed at I-696 for vehicle fire
NOVI, Mich. - Northbound I-275 at the I-696, I-96, M-5 exchange near Novi is closed due to a car fire. Check back for updates. Heads up-NB 275 CLOSED at 696/96/M5 for car fire! MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) August 14, 2019Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- July 26, 2019
DETROIT - ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- July 26, 2019Full closures are planned on I-94, M-5 and M-59, while lanes will be closed on I-94, I-96, I-375, M-10 and M-39 from Friday evening to Monday morning. The westbound lanes of 8 Mile Road had to be closed at Woodward Avenue this morning. More local headlines:For more Local News head to ClickOnDetroit.com/news/local. Submit a news tipTell us what's happening in your community -- submit a news tip to Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit right here. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Metro Detroit construction: Multiple freeways to close this weekend for roadwork
DETROIT - Multiple freeways will close in Metro Detroit for construction this weekend. 7 p.m. Friday - 5 a.m. MondayOakland CountyI-75 will have one lane open in each direction from Square Lake Road to Baldwin Road. 4 a.m. Saturday - 5 a.m. Mondaywill have one lane open in each direction from Square Lake Road to Baldwin Road. 4 a.m. Saturday - 5 a.m. Monday Eastbound I-96 will have one lane open at Wixom Road. 9 a.m. Friday - Thursday, Aug. 8.will have one lane open from M-85 (Fort Street) to Dix-Toledo Road.