Man Dies in Head-On Collision with U-Haul Truck in Monroe County

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Ida Twp., MI – A 60-year-old Ida man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Ida Township on Tuesday morning.

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Monroe Post reported that…based on evidence at the scene…a U-Haul truck driven by a 30- year-old female from Monroe, was traveling north on Lewis Avenue. The U-Haul truck driver is believed to have fallen asleep, drifting into the southbound lane, and striking a pickup driven by a 46-year-old male from Petersburg.

The U-Haul truck then proceeded to crash head on with a Jeep, driven by the 60-year-old male from Ida… overturning the vehicle. The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead on scene.

All other occupants involved in the crash reported no injuries. At this time, it is unclear whether excessive speeds or intoxicating substances were a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Monroe Post.

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