Michigan Man Dies in Rollover Crash on I-696

A 51-year-old man from Sterling Heights died in a single-vehicle crash on I-696 in Warren, Michigan, early Sunday morning. The driver was operating a 2022 Kia Sportage when he veered onto the left shoulder, struck a construction zone sign, and collided with the left wall before rolling over after hitting the right-side wall. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and the freeway was temporarily closed for investigation. Michigan State Police are awaiting medical examiner reports to determine if impairment or a medical emergency contributed to the crash. This incident is part of a troubling trend in Michigan, where 14 fatalities were reported on roadways in the preceding week, raising the state's traffic death toll to 108 for 2025. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities emphasizing the singular involvement of the Kia in the incident.