A deadly crash forced US-23 to close in both directions between Nixon Road and Pontiac Trail in Ann Arbor for several hours on Friday, impacting thousands of drivers.

First responders said one person was killed in the crash.

Officials have not yet provided details about what led up to the crash, but Chopper 7 above the freeway captured what appeared to be the aftermath of a semitruck crossing the median, hitting and dragging an SUV into the woods.

The trucks haul crashed onto the northbound lanes, hitting other vehicles.

Two other people were hurt.

The crash caused a massive traffic backup.

It was very violent. There was a lot of dirt and debris, said Harol Hosking, who witnessed the crash. I was two vehicles behind it. I hit my breaks right away. I saw it happen.

Harold and his wif

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