Man Charged in Fatal Work Zone Crash Killing Two MDOT Employees
A 24-year-old man has been charged with two counts of reckless driving causing death and two counts of moving violation causing death in a work zone following a crash that killed two Michigan Department of Transportation workers on northbound U.S.…
St. Louis, MO, August 3, 2026 —
A 24-year-old man faces multiple charges in connection with a fatal crash that resulted in the deaths of two Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) workers. The incident occurred on May 26, 2023, on northbound U.S. 127 near Holt Road in Alaiedon Township, Michigan.
The driver has been charged with two counts of reckless driving causing death and two counts of moving violation causing death. According to reports, the crash took place within a work zone where the two MDOT employees were present.
Authorities stated that the driver reportedly lost control of his vehicle while traveling at a high speed, subsequently striking the workers. The specific circumstances leading to the driver losing control were not detailed. The names of the deceased workers have not been released.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details regarding the timeline of events and the specific nature of the work being performed at the time of the crash were not immediately available.
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