Fatal Crash, Major Closures on I-96, I-40, I-285

Multiple major highway crashes caused significant traffic disruptions in several states on Tuesday. In Michigan, a fatal crash occurred on westbound I-96 near the 3 Mile Road overpass in Grand Rapids Township, where a car clipped a semi-truck trailer and hit overpass columns, killing the car driver while the semi driver was unharmed; authorities suspect speed was a factor. The westbound lanes of I-96 were closed at Leonard Street for several hours as police investigated. In Oklahoma, eastbound I-40 near Midwest City was reduced to one lane after a crash, prompting officials to advise drivers to find alternate routes. Georgia authorities closed all lanes of the I-285 East exit to I-75 North in Cobb County due to a collision, with clearance expected by mid-afternoon. Motorists in all affected areas were urged to expect delays and monitor updates as investigations continued.