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Semi’s Collide On The EB I-96 At Milford Rd

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Truck Sideswiped On EB I-96 Monday Evening

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via MSP Second District:

01/30/23 at 8:15 PM
Crash Location: E/B I-96 Fwy near S. Hill Rd., Lyon Twp., Oakland County, MI

Preliminary investigation revealed a semi driver was stopped on the narrow right shoulder and right lane due to a flat tire. It was side-swiped by another semi driver causing a large amount of fuel and debris to be strewn across two of the three travel lanes for approximately ¼ mile. The freeway was closed at Milford Rd to allow for the clean-up.

The driver of the parked semi sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The second driver was not hurt.

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Photo Courtesy of Oscar L

Fatal Motorcycle Crash On The WB I-96 & Southfield Freeway

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Motorcycle Strikes Wall-Thrown

Fatal Crash: On 07/12 at approximately 5 55 AM, troopers were dispatched to westbound I-96 Express at Southfield Fwy for a body in the middle of the road.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a motorcycle rider was driving at a high rate of speed on westbound I-96 Express approaching the Southfield Freeway. The male rider lost control of the motorcycle on the ramp to Southfield Fwy and struck the wall.

The rider became separated from the motorcycle, went over the side of the bridge and landed down on the westbound local lanes.

He was pronounced dead on the scene. Next of kin have not been notified. Excessive speed is a factor. Investigation continues.

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Ann Arbor Man Killed In I-96 Accident, Livonia

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Fatal Accident On The I-96 In Livonia

Livonia, Mi: Michigan State Police and Livonia PD handled a fatal crash on  the E/B I-96-Levan last night around 9:00PM.

The crash specifics are still being determined by accident investigators, but 36-year old Christopher Wilfong of Ann Arbor man lost his life in the accident.

The I-96 was closed for several hours while the Michigan State Police and Livonia PD investigated the accident.

Weather last night was rather ugly due to icy precipitation entering the area from the west. Icing on some roads were experienced and a number of traffic accidents were recorded on local freeways and roads.