Hit-and-run crash involves 8 vehicles, 3 people taken to hospital, on I-96 in Detroit, Michigan
Modified Date:
Tue, 10/06/2015 - 11:27amAccident Date:
Thursday, December 12, 2013I-96 reopens after 8-vehicle accident in Detroit.
Westbound I-96 in Detroit has reopened after a hit-and-run crash involving eight vehicles this morning, according to Michigan State Police.
Westbound I-96 in Detroit has reopened after a hit-and-run crash involving eight vehicles this morning, according to Michigan State Police.
Three people were treated by emergency workers at the scene and taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The crash happened about 5:48 a.m. at I-96 and Wyoming Street. A silver Chrysler Sebring with an unknown driver struck a four-door Pontiac sedan, forcing the Pontiac into a Ford Ranger, which overturned, police said. The Ranger was then struck by five other vehicles, including a Mini Cooper and a tractor-trailer.
I-96 in that area was closed until about 8 a.m.
Police are investigating whether alcohol was involved and whether drivers were wearing seat belts. They did not release any other details.
Type: Car Accident
Roadway:
I-96City:
Detroit, MICounty:
Wayne County, MIArea:
Detroit, MI
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