Lodge Freeway Closes In Detroit After Crash, Fuel Spill: Police

DETROIT — All northbound lanes on the Lodge Freeway (M-10) near 8 Mile Road in Detroit were closed Wednesday morning after a car smashed into a semi truck, causing it to spill fuel all over the freeway, according to Michigan State Police.

Troopers said the crash happened at 3:30 a.m. when they found an abandoned black Saab 93 blocking the right and center lane and a semi truck on the right shoulder.

Investigators determined the driver of the Saab struck the semi truck and then ran away from the scene, police said.

The semi truck had a damaged fuel tank, which caused all of its diesel fuel, roughly 200 gallons, to leak across all lanes on the freeway, police said.

Troopers said the semi truck driver was not injured in the crash. Troopers do not know if the driver of the Saab was injured in the crash.

It was unclear how long the freeway would be closed for. Lanes were expected to reopen after officials cleared the roadway.

Drivers can reenter northbound M-10 from the M-10 Service Drive south of 9 Mile Road.

"This is another example of a driver turning a crash into something more serious," MSP Lt. Mike Shaw said. "If you are involved in a crash, stop and notify police. It really is that simple."