(WXYZ) — One person is dead after being involved in a wrong-way crash on I-696 in Roseville.
The incident happened early Friday morning leaving at least three cars with damage on the freeway. All lanes on the westbound lanes of I-696 at Gratiot are closed due to the crash.
Michigan State Police and the ambulance responded to the scene early Friday morning.
According to an eyewitness, a driver was seen speeding in and out of lanes moments before the crash.
Michigan State Police say the Jeep Liberty was driving the wrong way down I-696 and troopers tried to alert the driver. Moments later, police say, he crashed head-on into a Chevy SUV.
According to police, the driver of the Chevy, a 62-year-old from Harper Woods, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspected driver and a passenger in the Liberty received minor injuries, and police suspect them of being intoxicated.
It's also believed, police say, that the suspect had a suspended license.
“We are continuing to see drivers making poor driving decisions that are resulting in serious injuries or death in traffic crashes.” stated MSP F/Lt Mike Shaw. “We asking people to drive responsibly. Slow down, don’t drive impaired or distracted. It really is that simple.”
