OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (Fox 2) – A speeding driver passed away after crashing into a backhoe and another vehicle in a building zone on I-75 Wednesday early morning, cops said.
Michigan State Police said the driver was speeding when they drove into a tightness zone on southbound I-75 near Dixie Highway in Springfield Township around 12:15 a.m. The driver attempted to utilize the closed lanes where teams were working to pass another driver who was addressing a proper speed in the left lane however lost control.
The at-fault driver struck a backhoe, which an employee was running, and the other vehicle prior to entering into the ditch and striking a tree.
“This is another example of dangerous driving habits causing an avoidable traffic crash in among our building and construction zones,” said MSP F/Lt Mike Shaw. “Drivers require to make certain they are following the speed limitation, particularly in a building zone. Lives depend on it.”
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Police said the at-fault driver was not using a seat belt and was killed on effect. A dog that was likewise in the vehicle was hurt. The animal was committed Oakland County Animal Control.
The driver in the other vehicle and the backhoe operator were not hurt.
Police still have actually not figured out the identity of the at-fault driver, and it isn’t clear if drugs or alcohol were included.
