Robert Wakeman, 69, killed after turning pickup truck in front of tractor-trailer on 136th Avenue in Wayland, MI

Modified Date: 
Fri, 10/23/2015 - 4:08am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, November 1, 2014

MSP: 1 killed in crash in Allegan Co.

The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured in the crash, according to the release.

The crash remains under investigation.

Shortly after 12:00pm, Wakeman was turning left into a private driveway on 136th Avenue. Unfortunately, a tractor-trailer was attempting to pass Wakeman in the left lane at this time, and it struck the driver's side of Wakeman's car. While the driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured, Wakeman was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital. 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.
People Involved: 
Robert Wakeman
Roadway: 
136th Avenue

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