SCHOOLCRAFT, Mich. — Two people are in the hospital in the wake of a semi crash on US-131 Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened at around 1:30 p.m. in Schoolcraft near U Avenue, according to Michigan State Police (MSP).
We’re told the southbound semi driver rear-ended a stopped Dodge Ram as it approached the intersection.
The semi driver — a 49-year-old Indiana man — and the pickup driver — a 43-year-old Illinois man — were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, troopers say. They both had seat belts on.
Speed and careless driving are suspected factors in the crash. Whether drugs and/or alcohol played a role remains unknown.
MSP says the southbound lanes were closed for three hours while cleanup took place.
The crash is still under investigation.
Troopers wish to remind motorists to drive slowly during inclement weather conditions and leave additional room between cars.
