Detroit, MI — A 30-year-old Wisconsin man was taken into custody early Friday morning after allegedly driving impaired and causing a three-vehicle crash on westbound I-94 near Weir Street, according to Michigan State Police.
The crash happened around 2:00a.m. on February 6, when the Detroit Regional Communication Center received reports of a collision involving multiple vehicles. Troopers responded and temporarily shut down the freeway while they investigated the scene.
A preliminary investigation found that the driver of a Hyundai Sonata was traveling westbound in the left lane at a high rate of speed when he ran off the roadway and slammed into the center median wall. After striking the barrier, the vehicle re-entered traffic, crossed the left and center lanes, and crashed into the rear of a Toyota Corolla before also colliding with a Honda Accord.
Troopers said the driver showed signs of intoxication at the scene, prompting an OWI investigation. The man, identified as a 30-year-old from Menomonee, Wisconsin, became combative with troopers and had to be taken to the ground before being placed into custody.
He was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance and later lodged at the Detroit Detention Center. Despite the severity of the crash and the high speed involved, authorities reported only minor injuries.
“We are very lucky that there were only minor injuries in this crash,” said First Lieutenant Mike Shaw. “This is just another example of why you should never get behind the wheel impaired. Ever.”
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