Detroit, MI - Injury Auto Accident Shuts Down I-696 at I-75

Detroit, MI (November 14, 2023) - After an accident on Tuesday evening, November 14, a local Detroit roadway was shut down. The right lanes of eastbound Interstate 696 were closed down due to the accident at roughly 6:10 p.m., according to troopers with the Michigan State Police. Multiple first responders reported to the scene shortly thereafter, just after the transition ramp to I-75. At least two drivers were involved, though it's unclear how the collision occurred. First responders also arrived at the site, though it is unclear how severe the victims' injuries were or the current conditions of those involved. Local law enforcement in the Detroit area is continuing their investigation, but no new details have been published as of yet.

The injured victims and their families are in our thoughts at this time.