Road worker Timothy Eugene Dougherty, 42, killed by grader in Caledonia Township, Michigan

The driver of the grader did not see the man, and called the incident a “horrible accident.” Dougherty was described as a hard worker with a positive attitude. “He had such enthusiasm for his work. Whenever I came in contact with Tim, you could tell he loved his work. He loved the people he was working with,” said a Kent County Road Commission official. Take these important steps after a truck accident in Michigan As the trucking industry grows in Michigan, more and more truck accidents occur. Commercial trucks are common on the roads, and their size, weight, and many blind spots pose significant dangers to other drivers. And when a truck accident occurs, victims often suffer serious, debilitating injuries that require long-term medical care. Fatality truck accidents are common. An experienced Michigan truck accident attorney on your side can hire experts such as engineers and accident re-constructionists to go to the scene to preserve and document evidence. Go here to learn more about the next steps to take after a serious or fatal Michigan commercial truck accident.