Patrick Muirhead, 54, killed in crash into bee infested abandoned building on Spruce Road in St. Charles, Michigan

Modified Date: 
Tue, 10/06/2015 - 10:38am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Car crashes into bee-infested abandoned house; St. Charles driver dies as rescuers hindered by swarm

Pfau said people nearby saw the crash and rushed to help the driver, but were driven back by swarms of bees, released when the car struck the home.

Swarm of bees prevented rescue of man after deadly car crash

The victim is identified as Patrick Muirhead, 54, of St. Charles. Investigators say he likely died from a medical condition.
A man died after crashing his car into a bee-infested abandoned home in Saginaw County. The crash happened Wednesday afternoon as the driver was rounding a curve. When people tried to rescue him they were swarmed by bees. A local bee farm was able to eventually contain the bees with a spray so the car could be pulled from the home. The victim is identified as Patrick Muirhead, 54, of St. Charles. Investigators say he likely died from a medical condition.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Patrick Muirhead
Roadway: 
Spruce Road

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