WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. (WXYZ) — The westbound I-94 ramp to northbound I-75 was closed for hours due to a fatal single-vehicle crash, police say.
The 21-year-old female driver was found dead on the scene, police say. Investigators say a Ford SUV was northbound when the driver lost control and struck overpass supports. Police say it is not known if seatbelts were used.
The investigation is continuing pending reconstruction work and autopsy results for cause of death. Next of kin have been notified. Alcohol/Narcotic use may be a factor. Unknown if seatbelts were used.
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) May 30, 2019
Northbound I-75 is officially back open.
More and more police arriving. Putting texts/calls into @mspmetrodet, @MDOT_MetroDet to get details. Large area of NB 75 shutdown beginning at Mack. 7 marked cars. More unmarked. Better vantage point appears to be shattered rear window. Car flat against wall no room for door. pic.twitter.com/Ab6z8fuwTe
— Matthew Smith (@MattSmithWXYZ) May 30, 2019
You just saw us live above I75 and Warren (on overpass) — you could see HUGE backup forming. My photographer has eyes on the crash near Milwaukee on I-94. I’ll rejoin you on @wxyzdetroit shortly. https://t.co/o0wnqODeAL
— Matthew Smith (@MattSmithWXYZ) May 30, 2019
Crash on WB I-94
— MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) May 30, 2019
Location: WB I-94 at I-75
Lanes Blocked: Exit Ramp
Event Type: Crash
County: Wayne
Event Message: RAMP CLOSED WB I-94 TO NB I-75
I’m at the traffic desk this morning! Accident on 75 is closing down 94 ramps. I’ll have an update starting at 4:30 @wxyzdetroit pic.twitter.com/iu9aCkSgAd
— Ali Hoxie (@ali_hoxie) May 30, 2019
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