SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan State Police say southbound M-10 The Lodge is back open near Telegraph Rd. due to a deadly crash involving a semi. The highway was shut down around 8:15 a.m. and didn't reopen until after 5 p.m.
According to troopers, they got reports of a semi rollover around 8:15 a.m. and arrived on scene minutes later, determining it was a fatal crash.
A 55-year-old man was killed in the crash, troopers say. They are currently looking for a white SUV, driven by a woman who may have witnessed the collision around 8:00 a.m.
M10 southbound near Telegraph is opening at this time. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/1tNYgWWlRT
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 2, 2019
The Lodge southbound at Telegraph is still closed. But we are making progress. Still hoping to have it open before the rush hour. pic.twitter.com/8HMHc4QZC2
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 2, 2019
Troopers are continuing to investigate. A 55 year old male has been killed in this crash. We are looking for a white SUV, driven by a female, that may have witnessed the crash that occurred at approximately 8 AM this morning. If you have information please call 248.584.5740. pic.twitter.com/PevtOjv7xF
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 2, 2019
They will be closing the freeway to investigate the crash, and MSP says to expect delays in the M-10/Northwestern/Telegraph Rd. area, which is always congested during morning rush hour.
SB M10 near Telegraph Road we are getting reports of semi roll over. This is going to cause some traffic issues for awhile. Traffic will get by, but I would choose another route. pic.twitter.com/nqXYsqxrPb
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 2, 2019
EB I696 ramp to southbound Lodge is closed. pic.twitter.com/53NvLBirLj
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 2, 2019
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