WARREN: Dearborn man dies after driving into concrete retaining wall on I-696

By Mitch Hotts Digital First Media

WARREN A Dearborn man might have been speeding when he lost control of his vehicle at about 5:30 a.m. Friday and crashed on eastbound I-696 near Mound Road, according to the Michigan State Police.

The 50-year-old, whose name was not released, was taken to a hospital, where he died.

The man was driving his 1997 two-door Saturn when he struck a concrete retaining wall, Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw wrote in a press release.

The impact forced the Saturn back into the eastbound lanes of traffic where it was struck by a semitruck, Shaw wrote.

The semitruck driver wasnt hurt.

Shaw said Warren firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to cut through the wreckage to remove the driver.

Since the crash took place on the shoulder, police did not have to shut down the freeway during the morning rush hour, Shaw said, though there were delays. The man was wearing a seat belt and alcohol was not a factor. Investigators believe he was driving too fast on the wet freeway.

State troopers are continuing their investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-248-595-1725 and ask for Trooper Tom Mathis.

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WARREN: Dearborn man dies after driving into concrete retaining wall on I-696