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Three Killed, Two Critically Injured in I-96 Collision Near Howell, Officials Investigate Cause

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Published on February 27, 2025
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A crash occurred on Wednesday, on Interstate 96 near Howell, resulting in three deaths and two critical injuries. A 2010 BMW traveling west crossed the median and collided with a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer in the eastbound lanes. The crash happened around 3:30 p.m., causing traffic delays and closing part of the interstate for several hours, as reported by Lansing State Journal.

A crash resulted in three deaths and two critical injuries. The driver of a BMW, a 54-year-old man from Sterling Heights, died at a hospital. The driver of a Mercury Mountaineer, a 68-year-old man from Fowlerville, and his passenger, a 91-year-old woman from Howell, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to Audacy. Two women from Fowlerville, ages 69 and 37, were critically injured and are being treated at the University of Michigan Hospital.

Livingston County authorities are investigating a crash involving a BMW that crossed into oncoming traffic. Officials are reviewing factors such as alcohol, speed, and seatbelt usage, as reported by Livingston Daily. The crash caused eastbound I-96 to close for about four hours, with traffic detoured. Michigan State Police, the Michigan Department of Transportation, and the Fowlerville Police Department responded. The identities of those involved have not been released.