Snow, Ice Lead to Traffic Accidents Around Washtenaw County

A winter storm Sunday evening wreaked havoc across most of Washtenaw County dropping eight inches of snow in the Ann Arbor area according to the National Weather Service.

Locally, the snow and freezing rains left roads a mess in Dexter and contributed to at least one accident Monday morning.

According to Dexter Area Fire Department Capt. Don Dettling, the department responded to a three-vehicle accident at the corner of Dexter-Ann Arbor Road and Ryan Drive near the Country Market driveway at 11:15 a.m.

Two cars and a truck were involved in the collision. Dettling said there were no injuries and all three drivers refused medical treatment. The cause of the accident is still under investigation and the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department declined comment at the scene.

Derrick Jackson, community engagement officer for the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, said between midnight and 6 a.m., deputies responded to 29 accidents or calls for motorist assistance in the county. Between noon Sunday through Monday morning, deputies responded to a total of 123 calls.

"There were no fatalities reported," he said.

Jackson said the sheriff's department reminds motorists when traveling in winter weather, avoid speeding and plan ahead if you have to drive.