DETROIT (WWJ) – A 72-year-old Detroit man is hospitalized after losing control of his car on the freeway Saturday morning and slamming into a light pole.
Michigan State Police officials say the man was headed east on I-94 near Concord on Detroit's east side when he lost control.
Preliminary investigation shows the man was driving in the left lane when he made an abrupt lane change, then went up the right embankment, rolled over and struck a light pole.
The driver was trapped inside the vehicle and was extricated by Detroit firefighters.
Photos posted to the MSP Second District Twitter page show the mangled vehicle, what appears to be a badly mangled Chevy Venture.
Authorities say the driver was alert and oriented at the scene. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The driver was listed in temporary critical condition Sunday morning, believed to have multiple broken ribs and possible internal injuries.
"Always drive at a speed where you can control your vehicle." First Lt. Mike Shaw said. "While this driver was able to survive this serious crash, others have not been as lucky. As always, be careful out there and drive Michigan safely."






