Speeding driver strikes parked Michigan State Police vehicle

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WILX) - A Michigan State Police vehicle with its emergency lights on was struck by a speeding driver Saturday morning.

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According to authorities, the crash happened just after 8:30 a.m. as a trooper was investigating a different crash on I-696 in Southfield. Police said the driver of a passenger vehicle was driving too fast for the conditions, lost control and struck the police cruiser.

No one was in the patrol vehicle at the time and no injuries were reported.

Police are reminding residents to drive slowly following winter weather.

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