27-Year-Old Minnesota Man Hospitalized After Semi-Truck and Train Collision
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 25, 2023
Driver hospitalized and under investigation
Fillmore Township, Mich. - In a terrifying incident that unfolded on 141st Avenue east of 56th Street in Fillmore Township, south of Holland, the driver of a semi-truck was hospitalized after his vehicle was struck by a train.
The accident occurred at approximately 10 a.m., when the truck, traveling eastbound, failed to stop for flashing red lights at a railroad crossing. According to preliminary investigations conducted by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office, it is believed that the driver did not notice or ignored the warning signals.
As a result of this negligence, tragedy struck as a northbound train collided with the semi-truck. The impact was so severe that it threw the driver from his vehicle and caused significant injuries. Authorities have identified him as a 27-year-old man from Minnesota.
Emergency services swiftly arrived at the scene and promptly transported him to an area hospital for immediate medical attention. Deputies reported that he is currently receiving treatment; however, no further details regarding his condition have been released thus far.
In light of this distressing incident, local law enforcement agencies are actively investigating all aspects surrounding this collision. The Allegan County Sheriff's Office has taken charge of conducting an extensive inquiry into determining what factors led to this unfortunate event.
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Tags: AccidentNEWS, Michigan, Semi Truck, Grand Rapids, Holland, Fillmore Township, Train Collision, Allegan County Sheriffs Office
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 27-year-old Minnesota man
- Vehicles:
- semi-truck, train
- State:
- Michigan
- City:
- Fillmore Township
- Location:
- 141st Avenue east of 56th Street, Fillmore Township, Michigan
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-24
- Time of Incident:
- 10 a.m.
141st Avenue east of 56th Street, Fillmore Township, Michigan
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