Michigan

Man Killed in Accident at US 131 in Wexford County, MI

Published on: July 31, 2023

Date of Accident
July 28, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 131, Kalkaska, Wexford County, MI, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a man at US 131 in Wexford County, MI on July 28th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 2:40 p.m. Investigators believe a pickup truck allegedly failed to yield at an intersection before pulling into the path of an approaching semi-truck. The two vehicles collided in the process, leaving the 83-year-old Manton man operating the pickup truck, with fatal injuries. A passenger in the truck, age 78, was hospitalized with suspected non-life-threatening injuries. The other driver had minor injuries, according to officials, and was treated at the scene. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Wexford County Sheriff's Office
Vehicles Involved
Pickup Truck, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
US 131
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Pickup truck collided with a semi-truck at an intersection

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