Northfield Twp., MI (June 17, 2025) – A fatal accident occurred in Washtenaw County on the evening of June 16 when a dump truck veered off the road and struck a tree. Michigan State Police from the Brighton Post responded to the crash, which took place around 6:45 p.m. along southbound US-23 near the Northfield Rest Area.
According to troopers, the crash involved a 1994 Western Star dump truck traveling southbound when one of its tires blew out. This caused the driver to lose control, sending the vehicle off the right side of the highway, where it collided with a tree.
Emergency crews from the Ann Arbor Township and Northfield Township fire departments arrived to find the driver pinned inside the wreckage. Despite rescue efforts, the 47-year-old man from Flint was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that neither alcohol nor drugs appear to have contributed to the accident.
The southbound lanes of US-23 were closed at North Territorial Road from 7:30 p.m. until around 9:45 p.m. as investigators examined the crash site. The case remains under investigation.
Our condolences go out to the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Commercial truck accidents, while not as common as standard vehicle collisions, tend to be far more severe due to the size and weight of the vehicles involved. In Michigan, large vehicle crashes, including those involving dump trucks and other work vehicles, are responsible for numerous fatalities each year. Mechanical failure, including tire blowouts, is a leading cause in such accidents and often occurs without warning.
Tragic crashes involving commercial vehicles bring about specific concerns for victims and their families:
If your family has lost someone in a commercial vehicle accident, you may be entitled to pursue justice through a wrongful death claim. An attorney can help navigate the insurance system, hold the responsible parties accountable, and support your family through the legal process.
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