Darrel Allen Hitchcock, 63, dies after crashing dump truck off of M-89 in Richland, MI

Hitchcock was driving a dump truck on M-89 when something, possibly a tire suddenly blowing out, caused the him to lose control and depart the roadway, where the truck hit multiple trees. The collision left Hitchcock severely injured, and he remains in critical condition in the hospital. While the cause of the accident is uncertain, a loud noise was heard by a nearby resident just before the crash, which is thought to be the sound of one of the truck's tires popping. 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.