Multiple accidents involving multiple vehicles on snowy U.S. 127 in Isabella County forces closure of both lanes. No injuries reported.

U.S. 127 is closed in both directions from the Gratiot/Isabella county line to the south Mt. Pleasant exits due to traffic crashes, Isabella County Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski reports. Northbound and southbound lanes have been closed due to numerous accidents in those areas, the sheriff said in a news release issued mid-day Friday, Feb. 21. Both directions of travel are closed on U.S. 127 near Shepherd due to "whiteout conditions, jack knifed semi and multiple accidents," the Michigan Department of Transportation Bay Region posted on Twitter shortly after noon. 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 semi-truck accident.