NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. — An 81-year-old man was killed Friday evening after driving into the path of a semi truck in Newaygo County.
Police say the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of 80th Road and Maple Island Road in Sheridan Township. A 2007 Honda Ridgeline driven by the 81-year-old man was traveling westbound on 80th Road when he failed to stop to oncoming traffic, according to police.
The Ridgeline moved into the path of a semi truck that was traveling northbound on Maple Island Road. The collision caused the Ridgeline to strike a pickup truck in the southbound lane, overturning the truck.
The 81-year-old from Twin Lake was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. The driver of the semi truck was transported to a hospital with minor injuries and the driver of the pickup truck was uninjured.
Police do not believe alcohol is a factor in this crash.
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