Suspected drunken driver crashes on side of I-96 near Lansing

(Photo: MSP)

Police said they believe a man was drunk when he drove off eastbound I-96 and crashed Saturday in Ingham County.

The 30-year-old Mason man was the only one in his vehicle when he crashed along the freeway near the Okemos Road exit, east of Lansing.

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The man was hurt and treated at a hospital. He has been released but may face charges.

Michigan State Police are pursuing operating while intoxicated charges.