Michigan

Driver Killed in Truck Accident on I-96 near Lowell, MI

Published on: August 10, 2023

Date of Accident
August 9, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-96, Lowell, MI, USA

What Happened

Michigan State Police are investigating a crash that killed a driver at I-96 near Lowell, MI on August 9th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 4;15 and involved a multi-vehicle collision. According to investigators, a a semi-truck traveling westbound was approaching stopped traffic before colliding with the rear of a stopped vehicle. The stopped passenger vehicle was pushed into a median while the truck collided with a second semi-truck. The impact from the collision forced the second semi-truck to collide with a third semi-truck. The driver of the first semi-truck, who was not publicly identified, was ejected from the truck in the crash and hospitalized with injuries they later died form. The passenger vehicle operator was also hospitalized with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. The condition of the other drivers was not stated and police did not have additional information available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Michigan State Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-96
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collide with the rear of a vehicle, creating a multi-vehicle crash

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