Oliver Township, MI (September 3, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash followed by a collision involving a tow truck and a fire truck left three people injured on Tuesday morning, September 1, according to an official report.
The first crash happened around 5:45 a.m. at South Elkton Road and Sebewaing Road. A 23-year-old woman from Deford was driving a 2007 Dodge pickup northbound when she ran a stop sign and struck an eastbound 2021 Nissan driven by a 30-year-old Bay City man.
Both drivers were injured in the initial collision. While the crash was being investigated, a second wreck occurred about one mile east at Sebewaing Road and Hartsell Road. A 2003 Freightliner tow truck from Bad Axe was responding to the scene when it struck a parked Oliver Township fire truck.
The fire truck had been positioned in the roadway to block traffic from reaching the first crash site. The 54-year-old tow truck driver from Bad Axe told investigators he did not realize the fire truck was parked in the roadway. He was injured and taken to a hospital for treatment.
We hope those injured make a full and speedy recovery.
How Secondary Crashes Happen at Accident Scenes
Secondary crashes can occur when drivers approach an existing accident scene without realizing that emergency vehicles or other obstacles are blocking the roadway. Reduced visibility, confusion, and changing traffic patterns can increase the risk.
Drivers approaching a crash scene should slow down and watch for emergency vehicles, road closures, and people working near the roadway. Moving over when required and following directions from traffic-control personnel can help create more space.
Emergency vehicles may also position themselves across lanes to protect crash victims and responders. Motorists should stay alert and be prepared for sudden changes in traffic while passing an active accident scene.
