Michigan State Police say southbound M-10 The Lodge is back open near Telegraph Rd. due to a deadly crash involving a semi. The highway was shut down around 8:15 a.m. and didn't reopen until after 5 p.m.
According to troopers, they got reports of a semi rollover around 8:15 a.m. and arrived on scene minutes later, determining it was a fatal crash.
A 55-year-old man was killed in the crash, troopers say. They are currently looking for a white SUV, driven by a woman who may have witnessed the collision around 8:00 a.m.
M10 southbound near Telegraph is opening at this time. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/1tNYgWWlRT
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 2, 2019
The Lodge southbound at Telegraph is still closed. But we are making progress. Still hoping to have it open before the rush hour. pic.twitter.com/8HMHc4QZC2
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 2, 2019
Troopers are continuing to investigate. A 55 year old male has been killed in this crash. We are looking for a white SUV, driven by a female, that may have witnessed the crash that occurred at approximately 8 AM this morning. If you have information please call 248.584.5740. pic.twitter.com/PevtOjv7xF
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 2, 2019
They will be closing the freeway to investigate the crash, and MSP says to expect delays in the M-10/Northwestern/Telegraph Rd. area, which is always congested during morning rush hour.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — SB M10 near Telegraph Road we are getting reports of semi roll over. This is going to cause some traffic issues for awhile. Traffic will get by, but I would choose another route. pic.twitter.com/nqXYsqxrPb
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 2, 2019
EB I696 ramp to southbound Lodge is closed. pic.twitter.com/53NvLBirLj
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 2, 2019
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