NB Lodge Freeway reopens after fatal crash closed road near Meyers
DETROIT (FOX 2) - The northbound side of the Lodge Freeway is now open at Meyers after a fatal crash.
Police said a driver in an SUV appeared to be following too closely and couldn't stop for traffic that was stopped because of another crash around 7:50 a.m.
That driver crashed into a car, pushing the car into two other vehicles. The 21-year-old driver of the car that was hit was not wearing a seatbelt. They were taken to a hospital, where they died.
Michigan State Police F./Lt. Mike Shaw said the driver probably would have survived if they had been wearing a seatbelt. He is using the crash as a reminder that drivers and passengers should always wear their seatbelts.
"Make sure you leave enough room to stop and pay attention while driving. This crash was very preventable. And please wear your seatbelt. Unfortunately, the driver of the Avenger had his buckled behind his back. If you wear it properly, it will save your life," he said.
The at-fault driver had a suspended license, police said. They suffered minor injuries, and no additional injuries were reported.
Fuel spill closes NB Lodge Freeway at 7 Mile in Detroit
All northbound lanes of the Lodge Freeway are closed at 7 Mile.
That crash was in addition to a crash that closed the northbound side of the road near 8 Mile around 3:35 a.m. Police say a driver in a car hit a semi and caused a fuel spill. The driver of the car then ran away.