Berrien County, MI (March 2, 2025) — Seven passengers on a tour bus and the driver of a semi-truck sustained injuries Sunday evening when the truck lost control and crashed into the bus on Interstate 94. The accident resulted in significant traffic delays while emergency responders cleared the scene and aided the injured.
Incident Overview: According to the Michigan State Police (MSP), the crash occurred around 6 p.m. on eastbound I-94 near Union Pier in Berrien County. Authorities reported that the semi-truck driver lost control and collided with the tour bus before the bus veered off the right side of the road. The semi-truck overturned, blocking all eastbound lanes of I-94.
Emergency crews rushed the seven injured bus passengers and the truck driver to Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph. Thankfully, police reported that none of the injuries were life-threatening. State troopers noted that the truck driver had no recollection of the events leading up to the crash, raising concerns about potential driver fatigue, medical issues, or mechanical failure as contributing factors.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: The authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash. This includes inspecting the semi-truck to identify any mechanical defects, such as brake malfunctions or tire failures, that may have contributed to the accident. Additionally, investigators will examine factors such as driver fatigue, distraction, or impairment that could have caused the truck driver to lose control. Investigators will also determine if the trucking company bears any responsibility due to negligence, poor vehicle maintenance, or excessive driving hours.
Based on the investigation findings, the injured parties may have grounds to pursue personal injury claims against the truck driver or the trucking company. Through these claims, they could seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and the pain and suffering they have endured due to the crash.
I extend my hopes for a swift recovery to all those injured, and my thoughts are with their families during this difficult time. I hope the investigation can shed light on this accident and provide them with the answers they need.
Source: MLive