Michigan State Police Vehicle Hit On I-96, Multiple Crashes In Metro Detroit Due To Slick Roads

(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan State Police vehicle was hit while on I-96 in Detroit on Friday morning.

Trooper vehicle hit on I-96 | Credit: Michigan State Police

MSP officials say that the trooper's vehicle was standing still as he was working a blocking vehicle when the car was struck.

It happened on I-96 near Telegraph.

The other driver was traveling too fast and struck the rear of the trooper's car.

The trooper was able to exit his vehicle and assist the at-fault driver.

No one was hurt.

As a precaution because of the speed of the crash, the trooper was transported to a local hospital.

MSP officials also said that 14 crashes happened this morning in Metro Detroit and reminded drivers to slow down and move over a lane for emergency vehicles.

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