December 02, 2024

Massive 17-vehicle pileup on I-94 halts traffic indefinitely

Steve Smith

On Monday afternoon, a massive pileup involving 17 vehicles brought traffic to a standstill on westbound I-94 near Hartford, Michigan.

Details: The crash happened shortly after noon, involving 14 passenger vehicles and 3 semi trucks.

Additional slide-offs occurred with 15 more vehicles near the crash scene due to poor conditions.
One person suffered critical injuries.

What happened: Michigan State Police cited speed and heavy snow causing whiteout conditions as key factors in the accident.

Impact: Both directions of I-94 remain closed with no timeline for reopening yet provided.

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