Overview
- Michigan State Police say at least a dozen vehicles crashed on northbound I-75 near McNichols around midday, prompting a full closure and lengthy detours.
- MDOT reported whiteout snow squalls at the time and said special heavy tows and vehicle turnarounds were needed, extending the cleanup.
- FOX 2 described an estimated 20 or more vehicles including three semis, and a driver said he slid under a truck when visibility dropped to near zero.
- A separate morning crash sent a semi off an I-196 overpass in Allegan County and into flames; the lone driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and the bridge requires inspection.
- Other weather-related incidents included a Dearborn I-94 semi rollover and a Lincoln Park I-75 semi crash with non-life-threatening injuries, plus a Warren police cruiser struck on I-696 by a cited driver, prompting renewed Move Over and slow-down reminders.