BERTRAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WNDU) – Two men and women are lifeless after a deadly crash on US-12 in Berrien County on Monday afternoon.
(Update 10:11 p.m.) According to the Michigan Condition Police, a preliminary investigation reveals that a driver of a liquid-propane hauler was traveling eastbound on US-12 when the driver crossed the median and struck a gasoline hauler head-on all-around 3:35 p.m. Some liquid propane did leak from the truck but was quickly contained.
It is not known at this time what produced the liquid-propane truck cross the median in the roadway. The street stays closed as crews carry on to cleanse.
The driver of the liquid-propane hauler, identified as Christopher Deneen, 35, of Niles, was pronounced lifeless at the scene. The driver of the gasoline hauler, recognized as Dustin Marshall, 46, of Osceola, was transported to Memorial Healthcare facility in South Bend, in which he afterwards died from his injuries.
It is thought equally drivers ended up sporting seatbelts. It is unclear if medication and alcoholic beverages played a element in the crash.
A crash investigation is underway.
Synopsis:
Date/Time: 1/9/23 all over 3:35p
Locale: US 12 Hwy around Portage Rd, Bertrand Twp, Berrien Co.
Preliminary investigation expose that the driver of a LP hauler was traveling e/b on US 12 Hwy when the driver crossed the median and struck a gasoline hauler head on.1/5 pic.twitter.com/fbGjnVW8F4— MSP Fifth District (@MspSouthwestMI) January 10, 2023
(Update 5:45 p.m.) Michigan Condition Police have confirmed that the crash is now deadly. The liquid propane has been contained even so, crews keep on being on scene investigating. People are even now encouraged to stay clear of this place.
#CrashUpdate
This two semis crash, a LP hauler & gasoline hauler, is now a fatal crash. The liquid propane has been contained on the other hand crews continue to be on scene investigating & cleansing up site. Carry on to keep away from area till more observe. Much more data coming soon. pic.twitter.com/S9fkGkoq3M— MSP Fifth District (@MspSouthwestMI) January 9, 2023
(Authentic 4:36 p.m.) In accordance to the Michigan State Police, authorities are handling a crash involving two semi-vans at the intersection of Portage Street and the U.S. 12 Highway.
1 semi is leaking liquid propane, so inhabitants are encouraged to prevent this part of the freeway for their security.
16 Information Now has noticed a professional medical helicopter get there on scene, and it is unclear if there are any injuries as a outcome of the crash.
Niles troopers are dealing with a crash involving two semis. US 12 Hwy & Portage Rd, Bertrand Twp, Berrien Co. Injuries are not known at this time, however, a person of the semis is leaking liquid propane. For your safety, you should avoid this corridor. Will proceed to put up observe up here. pic.twitter.com/WhwQBtPinS
— MSP Fifth District (@MspSouthwestMI) January 9, 2023
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