Northbound I-69 reopens after head-on collision involving semi truck prompts closure

The freeway reopened at about 8:45 p.m.
Published: May. 23, 2023 at 4:53 PM EDT|Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
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POTTERVILLE, Mich. (WILX) - A two-vehicle collision closed the northbound lanes of I-69, near Vermontville Highway for several hours Tuesday.

According to authorities, a southbound SUV crossed the median and struck a northbound semi truck head-on.

The driver of the semi truck was not injured, but police said the driver of the SUV was seriously injured.

Update: Driver expected to survive head-on crash with semi truck on I-69

The freeway reopened at about 8:45 p.m.

The investigation is ongoing.

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A two-vehicle collision closed the northbound lanes of I-69 on May 23, 2023.
A two-vehicle collision closed the northbound lanes of I-69 on May 23, 2023.(WILX)

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