Near White-out Conditions Cause Vehicle Crashes in Livingston County

Near white-out conditions caused several accidents in Livingston County and several crashes across the region Thursday afternoon.

Livingston County 911 Central Dispatch reported numerous accidents in problem areas like eastbound I-96 near M-59, Hartland and Dunham roads and Old US-23 and Crouse Road in Hartland Township, according to Livingston Daily.

Fenton Patch reported at least five crashes within an hour of each other, mainly on US-23.

A 20-car pileup, involving two semi trucks occurred in Mundy Township, closing US 23 between Hill and Thompson Roads, reported the Flint Journal.

The storm also contributed to a horrific accident on I-75 in Detroit as three people were killed and 20 people hurt in an at least 30 car crash, reported the Detroit News.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for southeastern Michigan, including Livingston County. The advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday.

Snow squalls will produce around 2-inches of snowfall, but some areas could see as much as 4-inches. Snowfall rates within the most intense snow bands will exceed 1-inch per hour. Visibilities will be reduced to less than a quarter mile and road conditions will deteriorate as snow causes slippery, wet surfaces.