Wrong-Way Crash in Washtenaw County Leaves Michigan Man Dead, Police Say

Deadly midnight collision in Washtenaw County took the life of a rising Whitmore Lake man whose car crashed into a semi-truck head-on after he traveled the wrong way.

Michigan State Police Brighton Post indicates that the deadly crash occurred late Monday evening around 11 p.m. on westbound M-14 west of Vorhies Road in Superior Township. Early reports indicate a 25-year-old Whitmore Lake man who was traveling in his 2009 Acura the wrong way – westbound in the eastbound lane before he crashed into legally driven semi-tractor traveling in an easterly direction.

The other 25-year-old Ontario, Canada, driver of the semi-truck also sustained major front-end damage in the crash. The crash was fatal to the Acura driver, with emergency personnel to discover the driver dead upon arrival.

The driver of the semi-truck sustained minor injuries but hospitalization was not the fault, authorities said.

State police confirm that the investigation has not been completed, but preliminary observations indicate that alcohol or drug impairment was a possible factor in the crash. Troopers continue to gather evidence and reconstruct the accident.

All individuals who were present at the time of the incident or who can comment about this incident are asked by the authorities to report. All the individuals who can have seen the Acura before the accident or can comment during the investigation are asked to contact the MSP Brighton Post at 810-227-1051.

Although few in number, will probably have catastrophic impact because of the high-speed context of head-on wrecks. Disabling, confusion, or dazed response are usually most frequently mentioned by police officers in an investigation of such wrecks. More details on the wreck, such as how far down the highway the Acura traveled the wrong way in the other direction, have not been made public by public safety officials.

The individuals who work hard and are in the neighborhood of the accident site are grumbling about the accident as one more reminder of the danger of drinking and driving. Police are still investigating and waiting for more information on how this unfortunate death happened.

The drivers are also urged to exercise vigilance on the highways, particularly during nighttime, and call 911 and report wrong-way cars as soon as possible. Public safety authorities again appeal to motorists to drive responsibly so that such a mishap would not occur in the future.

The accident is another road fatality in Michigan and puts in the spotlight efforts towards road safety and prevention of alcohol driving gains.