Michigan

Al Dantes Jr Killed in Accident at Holiday Gas station in L’Anse, MI

Date of Accident
October 13, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Al Dantes Jr
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

Holiday Stationstores, US Highway 41, L'Anse, MI, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a collision that killed a man at Holiday Gas station in L'Anse, MI on October 13th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 11 p.m. According to investigators, 43-year-old Al Dantes Jr was filling a vehicle with gasoline when a semi-truck veered into the pumps, striking the Dantes. He suffered fatal injuries while an employee was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Police allege the driver of the truck, 22-year-old Dawaun K. Johnson, was intoxicated while driving. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Michigan State Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Holiday Gas station
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck struck a man putting gasoline into a vehicle at a gas station pump

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