I-94

Jordan Thomas Land, 34, was charged with criminal vehicular homicide after a 2024 crash that killed a woman. Court records indicate he was using his phone to access TikTok, Facebook, and Safari while driving at high speeds, failing to avoid a stalled vehicle on I-94 in Hennepin County. Investigators found he did not react to the hazard until moments before impact.

Cooler air and a cold front will bring a noticeable weather change to Southeast Michigan, with overnight temperatures dropping into the 50s and drier conditions expected by the weekend. Tropical Storm Bertha is approaching the Gulf Coast, threatening tropical storm conditions from Alabama to southeastern Louisiana.

One person was killed in a high-speed, chain-reaction four-vehicle crash on westbound I-94 in Detroit, as reported by Michigan State Police. The incident occurred late Saturday night.

Detroit police are searching for Rajena Linson, a fugitive wanted since 2022 for a violent attack involving a woman at a bar. During a recent pursuit on I-94, someone in Linson's vehicle fired shots at Wayne County Sheriff's deputies.

Wayne County officials reported a shooting incident on I-94 involving a suspect in a Jeep Grand Cherokee and an undercover officer. The incident occurred at the intersection of I-94 and Allard.

Westbound I-94 was shut down after suspects fired at police during a possible carjacking incident. The shutdown occurred following a confrontation involving law enforcement officers.

Highway closures on both directions of I-75 in Detroit are scheduled this weekend due to road repair and bridge work. Northbound I-75 between I-96 and M-10 and southbound I-75 from Springwells to Schaefer will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, July 17 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 20, with detours provided for affected traffic.

Eastbound I-94 near M-10 was closed following a single-vehicle rollover crash at 2:40 a.m. that caused serious injuries. The road remains closed for investigation, with traffic diverted to Trumbull St. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

The eastbound lanes of I-94 at Trumbull are closed following a single-vehicle rollover crash that resulted in serious injuries. Michigan State Police are investigating the incident, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.

A semi-truck caught fire on the Edens Expressway near Northbrook, causing traffic congestion. The incident was captured on video.

A serious four-vehicle crash occurred in a construction zone on I-94 near Michigan City, Indiana, causing traffic disruptions in northwest Indiana on Saturday morning.

Comfortable summer weather returns to Metro Detroit with partly sunny skies and mid-80s temperatures. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible south of I-94, with potential for gusty winds and hail. A heatwave is expected next week, pushing temperatures into the 90s.

I-394 traffic changes starting Wednesday include additional westbound lanes reopening between downtown Minneapolis and Highway 100, while eastbound traffic is limited to express lanes without E-ZPass, carpool, or transit options through November. Closures affect multiple ramps, including Cedar Lake Road and Xenia Avenue/Park Place Blvd, due to ongoing bridge repairs.

Hilton Dorian Yopp III, a 26-year-old from Westland, was charged with three counts of operating while intoxicated causing death and three counts of reckless driving causing death after a fatal crash involving a semi-truck on I-94 in Dearborn, killing three passengers in his car. The incident occurred on July 3, and Yopp is scheduled for arraignment on July 7 in Wayne County’s 19th District Court.

Three people died after a car crashed into a stopped semi-truck on I-94 in Wayne County due to flooding. The incident occurred near Michigan Avenue around 11:44 p.m. on July 3. The surviving driver was taken into custody as the investigation continues.

A fatal crash on I-94 in Dearborn resulted in three deaths when a semi-truck stopped due to flooding was struck by another vehicle.

Major flooding on Bishop Ford in Chicago caused traffic delays and prompted police assistance. The incident occurred on I-94 in Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning.

A 27-year-old woman died in a crash on I-94 near Eau Claire when her car drifted into the median. The 28-year-old driver was arrested for driving under the influence, while a third passenger was not hospitalized. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Minnesota travelers face heavy traffic and high gas prices during the Fourth of July holiday, with AAA projecting 72 million Americans traveling. Road congestion peaks on I-35 and I-94, while Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport expects over 45,000 passengers on Sunday. Law enforcement will increase patrols for dangerous driving.

Today's weather in Southeast Michigan features more clouds than sunshine with mid-70s highs and possible evening showers. A dry, sunny weekend with 80s is expected, followed by a dangerous heatwave next week with heat index values exceeding 100 degrees and thunderstorms.

Rain showers in Southeast Michigan are expected to clear by morning, with isolated thunderstorms possible this afternoon, particularly north of I-69. A heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching the upper 90s and high heat indices is forecasted for early next week, accompanied by periods of showers and thunderstorms.

A collision between a Penske rental truck and a commercial tractor trailer closed eastbound lanes of I-94 in Harrison Charter Township Monday afternoon. The Michigan Department of Transportation reported the crash between Metro Parkway and Crocker Boulevard around 1:40 p.m., with emergency crews responding. Aerial footage suggests the Penske truck rear-ended the semi truck, though the cause and injury status remain unconfirmed.

Northbound I-75 will close from Schaefer to Springwells near the Rouge River Bridge from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for bridge maintenance, including adding protective surfaces and an epoxy overlay. Drivers can detour via Fort St. or a freeway route involving I-275, I-94, and I-96. On-ramps to northbound I-75 will close earlier starting 6 p.m. Friday.

Southeast Michigan will experience scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday, with a marginal risk of severe weather in western suburbs. Another round of widespread rain and thunderstorms is expected Wednesday, with flash flooding concerns south of I-94. Cooler temperatures will persist through the weekend, with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s.

Travelers to Detroit Metropolitan Airport face potential delays this weekend due to I-94 ramp closures and I-96 shutdown for road repairs. MDOT advises using alternative routes and arriving 90 minutes to two hours early for flights, with additional time allocated for ongoing construction near the airport.

Martin Yost was convicted of first-degree murder for beating his girlfriend Dhoua Lao to death. He was found passed out in his car with her body in Roseville, covered in blood. Lao, a 45-year-old mother of two, was assaulted in Detroit and transported to the location where she was discovered.