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Flint Township, MI (June 10, 2026) – A 46-year-old Mt. Morris Township man was killed late Tuesday night, June 9, in a rear-end crash on northbound Interstate 75 in Flint Township. Police said a 17-year-old driver from Flushing was injured after hitting the rear of the man’s truck.
The Flint Township Police Department is investigating the crash, which happened on northbound I-75 between Bristol and Maple roads. Investigators believe the 46-year-old was driving north when his truck may have developed a mechanical problem. Witnesses told police the truck’s lights looked dim and that it was moving unusually slowly before the collision.
Police said the 17-year-old driver was also traveling north on I-75 and struck the back of the truck. The 46-year-old died at the scene. The teenager was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police also believe lack of seat belt use contributed to the outcome.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Flint Township police.
We extend our sincere condolences to the man’s family and also hope for the injured driver’s recovery.
Where the Crash Happened: NB I-75 Between Bristol and Maple Rds
The crash happened on northbound Interstate 75 between Bristol and Maple roads in Flint Township. Police said northbound I-75 traffic was diverted to northbound I-475 as of 11:11 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. Northbound US-23 was also closed, with traffic detoured to Hill Road.
All expressways later reopened after the crash scene was cleared.
What We Know
- Flint Township Police Department is investigating the crash.
- The crash happened late Tuesday night on northbound I-75 between Bristol and Maple roads.
- A 46-year-old Mt. Morris Township man was driving the truck.
- Investigators believe the truck may have had a mechanical issue.
- Witnesses reported dim lights and unusually slow travel before the crash.
- A 17-year-old driver from Flushing hit the rear of the truck.
- The 46-year-old died at the scene.
- The 17-year-old was injured and taken to a local hospital.
- Police believe lack of seat belt use was a contributing factor.
- Northbound I-75 and northbound US-23 were temporarily closed or detoured.
Why Rear-End Crashes on Freeways Can Turn Deadly
Rear-end crashes on freeways can be especially severe because drivers have little time to react when traffic ahead is moving much slower than expected. On a road like I-75, drivers are often watching for lane changes, merging traffic, and vehicles moving at highway speed. A slow-moving vehicle in the travel lanes can create a sudden hazard before approaching drivers fully understand what is happening.
In this crash, police said witnesses described the truck’s lights as dim and the truck as traveling unusually slowly. Those details matter because visibility and speed difference can shape both reaction time and impact severity. A vehicle that is difficult to see or moving far below surrounding traffic may give another driver only seconds to brake or change lanes.
Police have not issued a final finding on the cause. Investigators will need to determine whether a mechanical problem occurred, how fast each vehicle was traveling, what the lighting conditions were, and whether seat belt use affected the severity of the outcome.
How This Crash Is Investigated
A rear-end crash involving a possible mechanical issue requires investigators to look beyond the point of impact. Police may examine the truck for lighting problems, other mechanical failures, and damage that could show whether it was disabled or slowing before the collision. They may also compare witness statements with the vehicles’ final positions and the damage patterns.
On a freeway, investigators often focus on the closing speed between vehicles. If one vehicle was moving unusually slowly, the speed difference can be just as important as the posted speed limit. Officers may also consider roadway lighting, traffic flow, visibility, and any evidence showing whether the second driver had time and space to react.
Police specifically mentioned lack of seat belt use as a contributing factor, so that issue may also be documented as part of the fatal-crash review. The investigation remains active until Flint Township police complete their findings.
What to Do After a Crash Like This in Michigan
After a serious crash in Michigan, the official crash report can help confirm the recorded location, involved vehicles, investigating agency, and other verified details.
The Michigan State Police (MSP) Traffic Crash Reporting Unit is the central repository for all traffic crash data in Michigan. The Unit maintains the Traffic Crash Reporting System (TCRS) database. The report itself is completed by the investigating law enforcement agency (state police or local department), which forwards it to MSP
If you need to get a crash report in Michigan, the Traffic Crash Purchasing System (TCPS) is the official online portal to purchase reports. The TCPS site recommends using a desktop browser, as it isn’t mobile-friendly. The form number is UD-10, and it is required by law under MCL 257.622.
Keep in mind there is a $10 fee per report through TCPS, and previously purchased reports can be reprinted at no additional cost. This fee may be adjusted, so be sure you check and confirm the current amount on the TCPS site itself when you go to order.
There is no mandatory deadline for agencies to submit reports to MSP. The processing time can vary; a report may take from 3 to 30 days after the crash before it appears in the TCPS database, depending on the reporting agency.
Two categories of users can request the crash report: public users (any member of the public) and approved business users (such as insurance companies making bulk purchases who have a direct interest in an involved party).
Lastly, remember that TCPS requires that you already possess specific identifying criteria tied to an involved party, which limits casual access. If you lack that information (for example, a property owner with no driver details), you must instead submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
The Traffic Crash Reporting Unit will not release report contents (insurance info, report numbers, personal details) over phone, mail, email, or fax; it will only confirm or deny information you already have. Full access to report contents comes only through purchasing via TCPS or a FOIA request.
For those directly involved in a crash, the report may be the most reliable record once it becomes available. It may include the officer’s diagram, vehicle information, contributing circumstances, and other details that are not included in early news updates.
In fatal or serious-injury crashes, the report may also take longer to finalize because investigators must review physical evidence, witness statements, vehicle condition, and any medical or restraint-use issues noted at the scene.
Early news reports can change as police finish the investigation. Those who may be relying on the initial details should check the official record once it is available through the proper Michigan source.
Sourcing Note: Local Accident Reports compiles incident information from official agencies and credible local sources. Details from initial reports may be updated as official investigations conclude. If you have direct knowledge that any information here is inaccurate, please contact us so we can review and correct the record.
