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Wayne Laney, 75, killed in crash into building on U.S. 12 in Quincy, Michigan

Modified Date: 
Mon, 10/05/2015 - 3:08pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, March 13, 2015

Investigation underway to find cause of death in Friday accident

Staff who came in to help clean up the damage at the restaurant said Laney was a regular who came in for coffee almost every morning and was well-liked. He had lost his wife last year. 
Wayne Laney, 75, was pronounced deceased at the crash site after his pickup was hit on U.S. 12 by a westbound pickup driven by an 18-year-old at 7:50 a.m. Friday. Laney’s truck swerved and entered a diner's parking lot, and crashed into the east wall of the diner, causing extensive damage. Laney was known to experience seizures. No other injuries were reported. 

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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Elderly Drivers, Property Damage, Medical
People Involved: 
Wayne Laney
Roadway: 
U.S. 12
City: 
Township of Quincy, MI
County: 
Branch County, MI
Area: 
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI

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