(WXYZ) — A driver is dead, and another driver has been hospitalized after a crash on Interstate 96 early Sunday morning, Michigan State Police tells us.
The crash happened at 3:05 a.m., near Outer Drive.
Investigators say that the driver of a sedan was heading eastbound when they lost control of their vehicle and crashed into the back of a tow truck.
The driver of the sedan, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tow truck was hospitalized to treat non-life-threatening injuries.
MSP told us that, about 90 minutes after the initial crash, a second crash happened between an SUV and a semi. When a trooper went to investigate the crash, his patrol car was struck on the passenger side.
The trooper was hospitalized from that crash, but is expected to make a full recovery. The other driver involved was impaired by both alcohol and narcotics, authorities tell us. She was arrested and transported to a local hospital after the crash.
“These crashes along I 96 highlighted just some of the risky driving behaviors we are seeing on our roadways,” said F/Lt. Mike Shaw in a statement. “In these crashes we saw drivers losing control, being distracted and finally driving under the influence. These crashes led to property damage road closures, a trooper being hurt, and ultimately someone losing their life. Please slow down, focus on the roadway, move over for emergency vehicles. And once again, there is never a reason to drive impaired, ever. “
