Semi-truck driver loses control, hits MSP patrol vehicle on US-23 in Washtenaw County

(Photo: MSP)

A semi-truck driver who was driving too fast on snowy roads hit a Michigan State Police vehicle Friday morning.

Police said a trooper stopped to investigate a crash on southbound US-23 near Carpenter Road in York Township when the 27-year-old truck driver lost control and hit the trooper's vehicle. 

(Photo: MSP)

No one was hurt in the crash.

The driver was ticketed for violation of basic speed law - too fast for conditions.

Road were messy and slick during the morning commute after between 5 and 7 inches of snow fell on Southeast Michigan.

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