Grand Traverse Co., MI (May 14, 2026) – A 44-year-old man died following a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Miller Road and M-37 in Grand Traverse County.
The crash took place on Tuesday, May 12, at approximately 5:07 p.m. A Chevrolet Impala traveling eastbound on Miller Road attempted to cross M-37 toward M-113 and was struck by a northbound pickup truck. The force of the collision pushed both vehicles into a Jeep that was stopped on M-113.
The driver of the Impala, a 44-year-old man from Cadillac, was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. A 22-year-old passenger in the same vehicle was also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The pickup truck’s driver, a 59-year-old man from Traverse City, was taken to the hospital with injuries that were also not life-threatening. The driver of the Jeep, a 33-year-old woman from Traverse City, was not hurt.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as they become available. Our sincere condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the man who died.
What Factors Make Highway Intersection Crashes So Dangerous in Michigan?
Intersections where local roads meet state highways in Michigan are among the most challenging spots for drivers to manage safely. Vehicles crossing a higher-speed highway often misjudge the speed of oncoming traffic, and even a brief gap in judgment can lead to a violent collision. When a crash involves multiple vehicles at one of these crossings, the chain of impacts can affect cars that had no role in the original mistake.
Multi-vehicle crashes at rural Michigan intersections frequently result in a range of injury severity among those involved. A driver or passenger in the vehicle that is struck directly tends to absorb the greatest force, while occupants of secondary vehicles — those hit as a result of the first collision — may face varying levels of risk. Road geometry, sight lines, and posted speed limits all factor into how these crashes unfold and how serious the outcomes tend to be.
