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All lanes of I-675 South in Washington Twp. reopen after crash leaves 1 injured

WASHINGTON TWP. — All lanes of I-675 South reopened about 9 p.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced via social media, as the investigation of the crash continues.

All lanes of I-675 South near Alex Bell Road in Washington Twp. were closed approximately 6 hours following the crash of an SUV on Thursday afternoon that left its driver seriously injured.

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As reported on News Center 7 at 5, Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the report of a crash on I-675 shortly before 3 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office.

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The preliminary investigation shows that an SUV lost control and rolled several times, ejecting the driver, according to the sheriff’s office. The driver suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital.

The sheriff’s office said I-675 South near Alex Bell Road will be closed for the next several hours. Drivers are asked to use alternative route.

We will update this developing story.

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