Recent Posts in Truck Accidents Category

In Grand Rapids, Michigan, it is reported that law enforcement agents are in the midst of cleaning up the scene of a three vehicle accident, which occurred in Kent County.

The car accident happened earlier this week just before 6:00 AM at the intersection of Belding Road and Wolverine.  Michigan State Trooper Roberto Anaya said that a car was turning right onto Wolverine.  While turning, the vehicle pulled in front of a garbage truck that as traveling southbound.  The truck driver was unable to stop on time and was not only hit by the car, but also a white van that was traveling on Belding Road.

Police say that the river of the car was issued a ticket.  At least one of the vehicle's passengers had to be taken to a local hospital to receive treatment for non-life threatening injuries.  Police are still investigating.

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In Detroit, it is reported that a 7 year old girl that had been riding her bicycle was hit and killed by the driver of a pickup truck.   According to reports, the young girl had been riding her bike toward an ice cream truck when she crossed paths with the pickup truck driver.

Police Sergeant Eren Stephens said that the trucking accident occurred at 7:00 PM last Friday.  The girl had been riding her bicycle on St. Martins near Mendota when she was struck.  After the accident, the girl was rushed to a local hospital and was pronounced dead.

Police questioned the driver, a 27 year old man, but no charges have been filed at this time.  Officers say that they will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the 7 year old girl's death.

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Detroit, Michigan, a man from the city of Flat Rock was killed during a truck accident this week.  According to reports, the 56 year old was standing outside of his vehicle on the shoulder of I-75 when a tractor-trailer struck him, resulting in his death. 

Michigan State Police say the accident occurred near Gibralter Road at 10:30 in the morning.  Brownstone Township emergency responders arrived at the scene of the accident and pronounced the man dead shortly after.

At this time, police say that alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the accident.  However, they are continuing investigations to see if negligence was involved.

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Two people were injured after a fire truck collided with a Ford Taurus.

The accident occurred last month when an unidentified 64-year-old driver failed in his attempts to yield the right-of-way to an oncoming fire truck. The driver was traveling on the southbound side of Dexter Pinckney Road when he lost control of his vehicle and careened into the northbound side of the street, where he was hit by the fire truck.

The driver of the Ford and one firefighter were injured in the accident. Emergency medical services transported the injured parties to a local hospital where they were treated for their injuries. The driver was listed in stable condition and the firefighter was treated for minor injuries.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is still conducting an accident investigation, but so far no legal action has been taken.