Michigan State Police investigate a fatal crash involving icy roads and high winds in Sebewaing Township. The incident claimed the life of a Sebewaing resident.
Icy Roads and High Winds Lead to Tragedy in Sebewaing
SEBEWAING TWP., Mich. — A 57-year-old Sebewaing man died following a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer on Unionville Road near Loomis Road in Sebewaing Township. The crash, which occurred at approximately 10:17 a.m. on Jan. 27, 2025, is under investigation by the Michigan State Police Caro Post.
Authorities identified icy road conditions and high winds as contributing factors to the fatal crash. Drugs and alcohol are not suspected.
Caro Post troopers are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred about 10:17 a.m. on 1/27/25 on Unionville Rd. near Loomis Rd. in Sebewaing Twp. A 34-year-old Crystal man was driving southbound on Unionville in a tractor trailer when he lost control and crossed into… pic.twitter.com/4Uvgf3N0Hj
— MSP Third District (@mspbayregion) January 27, 2025
Tractor-Trailer Loses Control on Treacherous Roadway
The crash unfolded when a 34-year-old Crystal man driving southbound in a tractor-trailer lost control. The vehicle crossed into the northbound lane, colliding with a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer driven by the Sebewaing man.
The force of the collision left the Blazer’s driver critically injured. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer sustained only minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Multiple agencies responded, including Sebewaing Police and Fire Departments, Unionville Fire Department, and towing services from D&J Towing and Bartnik Towing. The Michigan State Police Third District Accident Reconstruction Team is assisting with the investigation to determine the precise sequence of events.
“The combination of icy roads and high winds creates extremely hazardous driving conditions,” said officials from the Michigan State Police. “We urge drivers to use caution in such weather.”
No Suspicion of Impairment
Preliminary findings suggest no involvement of alcohol or drugs in the crash. Authorities are focusing on environmental conditions, including the icy surface and strong winds, which likely contributed to the tractor-trailer’s loss of control.
Winter Weather Driving Reminders
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of Michigan’s winter weather. Drivers are reminded to exercise caution during hazardous conditions by reducing speed, maintaining safe distances, and ensuring vehicles are winter-ready.
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