Traffic Accident in Allegan County, Michigan
A serious incident occurred overnight on June 22 in Laketown Township, Allegan County, when a pickup truck struck a pedestrian who was attempting to jumpstart a disabled vehicle on the side of Blue Star Highway.
The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to the crash at 1:53 a.m. on Sunday, June 22. The victim was working between the disabled vehicle and their own car when a southbound pickup truck lost control and struck both vehicles and the pedestrian.
The victim was rushed to a hospital for treatment of their injuries. According to authorities, alcohol is believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety, particularly as Blue Star Highway is currently undergoing reconstruction between 62nd Street and the 41MM overpass on I-196. The Douglas Police Department, Graafschap Fire Department, and the Michigan Department of Transportation assisted sheriff’s deputies at the scene.
The crash highlights the dangers faced by motorists and pedestrians on Michigan’s roadways, especially in areas under reconstruction.
