Semi crash diesel spill shut I-94 near Vining Road in Romulus

A jackknifed semi-truck spilled diesel fuel across eastbound I-94 on Sunday afternoon, closing the freeway while crews cleaned the roadway.

Michigan State Police troopers responded around 1 p.m. Sept. 20 near Vining Road in Romulus. A preliminary investigation found that the truck was driving too fast for conditions near the beginning of a construction zone when the driver lost control and jackknifed.

One of the truck’s fuel tanks was punctured in the crash, causing diesel fuel to spill across the highway. Traffic was diverted off the freeway at Wayne Road during the cleanup.

State police urged drivers to avoid the area and adjust their speed for road and weather conditions.

Driving at a safe speed in Michigan construction zones

Michigan drivers are required to drive at a speed reasonable for traffic and roadway conditions. Under MCL 257.627, drivers must also be able to stop within the clear distance ahead. Driving at the posted limit can still be too fast when conditions require a lower speed.

When a truck’s speed is disputed, available vehicle data and photographs or video of the roadway can help establish what happened. Michigan Legal Center’s explanation of Michigan semi-truck accident claims describes how truck records and other evidence can help evaluate responsibility.

Get help from Michigan Legal Center

Michigan Legal Center: the Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates handles truck accident and serious injury claims throughout Michigan.

If you were injured in a truck crash near a construction zone, Contact Michigan Legal Center to discuss the circumstances and possible insurance or civil claims.

There is no attorney fee unless money is recovered for you. Case costs and fee terms are governed by the written fee agreement.