MDOT contractor killed in crash on Grand River Avenue in Ingham County

An MDOT worker was killed May 25, 2023 in a collision on Grand River Avenue.
An MDOT worker was killed May 25, 2023 in a collision on Grand River Avenue.(WILX)
Published: May. 25, 2023 at 2:26 PM EDT|Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
Email This Link
Share on Pinterest
Share on LinkedIn

LEROY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WILX) - A road crew member working traffic detail was killed Thursday in a crash on Grand River Avenue, near M-52.

According to authorities, a Michigan Department of Transportation contractor who was directing traffic within a work zone was struck by a westbound vehicle. The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office responded shortly before 2 p.m., just west of Webberville.

The contractor, a 70-year-old man from Hillsdale County, was severely injured. The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office said emergency crews had to extricate him from beneath the vehicle. He was rushed to a hospital where he died.

The driver, a 23-year-old woman from Williamston, sustained minor injuries.

Grand River Avenue was closed for several hours as the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office investigated. The area reopened to normal traffic at about 5:30 p.m.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office at 517-676-8202.

More: WILX News 10 Live Traffic Map

Read next:

Subscribe to our News 10 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning.