13-year-old killed, woman airlifted to hospital, after their car collides with tractor-trailer at intersection in St. Joseph County.

A 13-year-old is dead after being involved in a crash with a semi-truck in St. Joseph County Friday night. The crash happened on U-S 131 and Broadway Road. According to officials, the driver of the semi-truck was not hurt, but the driver of the car, a 43-year-old woman from Three Rivers was airlifted to a hospital for her injuries. The 13-year-old was a passenger in the woman’s car. Authorities have not released the names of the victims. 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.