Eaton Rapids Township, MI (May 26, 2026) – A 55-year-old Mason man was hospitalized with serious injuries after his pickup truck struck the rear of a dump truck on M-99 near Maxey Rd on Tuesday, May 26, around 10:15 a.m. The dump truck had just turned onto northbound M-99 from Maxey Rd when the man’s 2012 GMC Sierra hit it from behind. The pickup driver was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
The dump truck driver, a 44-year-old Lansing man, was not hurt. No passengers were reported in either vehicle.
Investigators have determined that alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors in the accident. The wreck remains under investigation as officials work to establish the full sequence of events. We are glad the injured driver is expected to pull through, and we wish him a full recovery.
What Typically Causes Rear-End Collisions With Large Trucks at Rural Intersections in Michigan?
Rear-end collisions between passenger vehicles and large trucks at rural intersections often happen in the moments right after a truck makes a turn. A large vehicle entering a roadway accelerates much more slowly than a car, which can create a sudden speed difference that a following driver may not have time to adjust to. If a driver isn’t watching the road closely or is traveling too fast for conditions, the gap closes quickly.
On two-lane roads like M-99, sight lines at intersections can also be limited. Trucks turning from a side street may briefly block the view of oncoming drivers, and their size can make it hard to judge how fast they are moving. These factors combined can make low-speed turns by large vehicles unexpectedly dangerous for drivers approaching from behind.
