PAW PAW TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A woman has died and a man is critically hurt after a crash on I-94 Tuesday evening.
Michigan State Police (MSP) says a semitruck was stopped on the freeway near a separate crash in Paw Paw Township when it was rear-ended by a Jeep Liberty.
It is not yet known why the Jeep didn’t slow or stop.
Paw Paw troopers are now on scene of a 3 veh fatal crash e/b 94 near mm #56, Van Buren Co., Paw Paw Twp. At least one lane closed. Please proceed with caution ⚠️ if traveling through vicinity. Continue to follow me here for updates. #DriveSafe pic.twitter.com/yVmh78GY1O
— MSP Fifth District (@MspSouthwestMI) June 13, 2023
We’re told the passenger, a 19-year-old Mattawan woman, died at the crash scene. The driver, a 20-year-old Benton Harbor man, was hospitalized in critical condition.
The semi driver was not hurt in the crash, according to MSP.
Troopers say everyone had seat belts on, adding they do not suspect alcohol as a factor.
MSP credits Van Buren EMS, the Paw Paw Fire Department, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office and the Hartford Police Department for their assistance.
The crash is currently under investigation.
