A multi-vehicle crash on U.S 23 Monday evening claimed the lives of two drivers, one of whom was ejected from his vehicle. The crash closed U.S. 23 in both directions, as well as Whitmore Lake Road for several hours to allow authorities to investigate.
According to a release from the Green Oak Township Police Department, personnel from both the Green Oak police and fire departments were dispatched to the multi-vehicle crash on southbound U.S. 23 near mile marker 57, south of Lee Road, at approximately 9:28 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12.
The preliminary investigation has determined that a tractor trailer heading north on U.S. 23 crossed over the median, striking a southbound tractor trailer head-on, and causing subsequent crashes involving the southbound tractor trailer, a pickup truck that caught fire, and a full-size SUV.
The driver of the pickup truck was ejected from his vehicle and died at the scene, as did the lone driver of the southbound tractor trailer. The SUV involved in the crash was occupied by two teens, both of whom were shaken but had no apparent injuries.
The driver of the northbound tractor trailer was transported to a hospital with what appeared to be non life-threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation by the Livingston County Accident Investigation Team and the Green Oak Township Police.
Green Oak Police Officers were
assisted on scene by the Green Oak Township Fire Department, Livingston County Ambulance, Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police, Metro Parks Police Authority, Livingston County Central Dispatch, Hamburg Township Police, Brighton Police Department, Livingston County Major Crash Team, and Michigan Department of Transportation.
