(New Buffalo, Township, MI) - A truck driver was in critical condition after his semi hauling coal rolled on its side Wednesday outside New Buffalo.

 

The accident happened on the ramp connecting Interstate 94 to U.S. 12.

 

Police say it’s believed the driver was traveling the ramp too fast, causing the load to shift and both trailers to overturn.  His speed may have been the result of some type of medical emergency, police said.

 

The 67 year old driver, Billy Gibbs of Southgate, Michigan was airlifted to a Chicago hospital from Franciscan Health hospital outside Michigan City.

 

Police said it took over six hours to clean up the crash scene.