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68 year old man killed in semi vs. pick-up collision

Posted at 8:13 PM, Nov 01, 2014
and last updated 2014-11-01 20:42:25-04

WAYLAND, MICH. – Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal accident that happened on westbound 136th Ave at approximately 12:10 p.m. Saturday.

A semi was traveling westbound on 136th avenue, attempting to pass a pick-up truck when the pick-up turned in front of the semi and into a driveway.

The semi hit the driver’s side of the pick-up, seriously injuring the driver of the pick-up, 68 year old Robert Wakeman of Hamilton. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The driver of the semi did not appear to be injured.