Ellington Township, MI (September 26, 2025) – Three people were killed and seven others hospitalized Friday night after a semi-truck allegedly ran a stop sign and struck a Jeep at Deckerville Road and Hurds Corner Road in Tuscola County, authorities said.
Accident Details: The crash was reported around 9:00 p.m. when a loaded commercial semi-truck traveling south on Hurds Corner Road failed to stop at a posted sign and T-boned a Jeep headed east on Deckerville Road, according to the Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office. There were eight occupants in the Jeep; three were pronounced dead at the scene, and five were transported to area hospitals—some by helicopter—with critical injuries. The semi-truck driver, a 55-year-old man, and a female passenger sustained minor injuries, officials said. The intersection was shut down for hours while deputies, firefighters, and EMS stabilized patients and cleared wreckage under floodlights.
Community Response: News of the crash sent shockwaves through Tuscola County and nearby communities, where residents described the rural intersection as heavily trafficked by commercial trucks and local families. Traffic detours stretched across country roads as investigators documented the scene. Area leaders and neighbors expressed grief for the families affected and called for renewed attention to rural intersection safety, including signage visibility, rumble strips, and lighting—especially where heavy truck traffic intersects with township roads.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Deputies are conducting a comprehensive investigation into the fatal collision, including vehicle inspections, skid-mark analysis, and reviews of potential driver error, distraction, fatigue, or mechanical defects. Authorities indicated the semi-truck’s failure to stop at the signed intersection is central to the incident details. The case may involve criminal charges and could trigger civil wrongful death and injury claims. In truck crashes of this magnitude, potential liability can extend to the driver and the trucking company, including issues of hiring, training, hours-of-service compliance, and maintenance. Officials urged motorists to exercise extreme caution at rural crossroads and to be mindful of the longer stopping distances required by tractor-trailers.
I extend my deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones and wish strength and healing to those injured in this Tuscola County truck crash.
Source: CBS Detroit