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Westbound I-96 near Alden Nash Avenue reopens following crash

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IONIA COUNTY, Mich. — Westbound I-96 near Alden Nash Avenue has reopened following a crash Wednesday morning.

Michigan State Police say it's believed that a westbound box truck driver became distracted by a motorcycle crash in the eastbound lanes. It appears the driver didn't see slowing traffic ahead, and crashed into the back of a semi-truck.

According to deputies, fire department crews had to extract the box truck driver from the truck.

At last check, the box truck driver is listed in critical condition.

Westbound I-96 near Alden Nash Avenue was closed for several hours on Wednesday, and reopened around 2:30 p.m.

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