VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — A construction worker was killed Friday night after a semi-truck struck the crane the worker had been operating.
Police have now identified the man as Reason Tillman-Morgan, a 35-year-old man from Grand Rapids.
Police say the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. on westbound I-94 at County Road 653. The worker was operating a crane and working on bridge repair over the highway when the crane was struck by a westbound semi-truck.
Investigation shows that the worker had attempted to jump from the crane before being struck.
Tillman-Morgan was pronounced dead on scene. The semi driver was transported to Bronson Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
MDOT released a statement following the incident: "Our hearts go out to everyone involved in this tragedy, and the victims and their families will continue to be in our thoughts while this crash remains under investigation."
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