Michigan State Police investigate fatal crash on I-94 in Wayne County
Part of westbound Interstate 94 in Wayne County was closed for hours Tuesday night after a fatal crash.
Michigan State Police were dispatched to the freeway for a two-vehicle crash near the city of Wayne about 6:40 p.m., MSP said in a social media post. A preliminary investigation revealed that a pickup truck was traveling on the highway when the driver lost control of the exit ramp and crossed lanes, striking a blue pickup truck.
The crash caused both vehicles to roll over.
MSP says the driver of the pick-up truck that crossed the lanes was not wearing a seat belt and was partially ejected. The four people in the blue pickup were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
The highway reopened just before midnight, according to Michigan Department of Transportation traffic reports.
"A seatbelt will not only keep you behind the wheel, it will keep you inside of the vehicle," said MSP 1st Lt. Mike Shaw in the post. "We are seeing too many drivers not wearing their seatbelts. Wear your seatbelt, it will save your life."
The crash is under investigation.
