WILLIAMSTON, Mich. – Four people were killed and 17 were seriously injured in a massive pileup on I-96 in Ingham County on Saturday night.
Details
The crash happened at around 11:42 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, on I-96 at M-52. Michigan State Police said troopers from the Lansing and Brighton post were working in the area with DTE Energy to string power lines across the expressway when the crash happened.
The work required the expressway to be shut down so crews could pull lines across the road. The troopers had completed a shut down on westbound I-96 at M-52 on the overpass and had just reopened the expressway.
Cause of crash
Police said numerous vehicles were stopped on the expressway when a semi truck with a trailer traveling west came up on the stopped traffic. Police believe the driver of the semi truck did not see the backup and could not stop his vehicle in time.
The semi truck was in the left lane and struck “numerous” vehicles, according to police. The crash caused the semi truck and other vehicles to catch fire. Police estimate that around 15 vehicles were involved in the crash, including the semi truck.
Victims killed, injured
Police said four people were killed and 17 people were transported to area hospitals for “serious” injuries.
A 29-year-old man from Carson City who was driving a Ford F-150 truck was killed in the crash. The three other victims were all related and were in a Chevy Trax. They were a 20-year-old woman, 43-year-old woman, and 47-year-old man, all from Lansing.
I-96 closed for extended time
Westbound I-96 was closed for hours while police investigated the crash and possible structural damage to the overpass at M-52 due to the fire. Eastbound I-96 was also shut down.
Troopers from the Lansing Post are handling a multi-car traffic crash on I-96 at M-52. At this time both east and westbound I-96 are closed. Find another route. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/x6wTjIH4lj
— MSP First District (@MSPFirstDist) November 3, 2024