BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. - Michigan State Police is investigating a crash involving a vehicle and semi on U.S. 12, near Bakertown Road Wednesday evening.

MSP provided an update Thursday evening stating that the crash scene was cleared and the roadways are now open.

Crash scene has been cleared & roadway is now open. #DriveSafe pic.twitter.com/rrg0CwehEt

— MSP Fifth District (@MspSouthwestMI) February 23, 2023

At 4:25 p.m., a semi allegedly pulled out onto U.S. 12, from Bakertown Road, and into the path of a passenger vehicle.

Unable to avoid the semi, the vehicle crashed into its trailer.

The driver of the vehicle, a 48-year-old Michigan City man, was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the semi was not injured.

U.S. 12 is shut down between Bakertown and South Redbud Trail for cleanup.

Please seek an alternate route.

Niles post troopers are currently handling a semi vs car crash, US 12 near Bakertown, Bertrand Twp, Berrien Co.
US 12 shutdown between Bakertown & Redbud for cleanup. Use alternative route until road reopens. More info to follow soon. pic.twitter.com/vTtNYHxgAC

— MSP Fifth District (@MspSouthwestMI) February 22, 2023