UPDATE: One dead after pickup-semi crash in Covington Township

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Covington Township, Michigan
M-28
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Incident type
Semi truck, Crash

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Covington Township Michigan in Covington Township, Michigan: A Ford pickup collided with a semi‐truck and its trailer on M-28 in Covington Township, Michigan, around 2:30 p.m. on June 7. The semi’s trailer overturned, ignited after striking a power line, and the pickup driver was pronounced dead at the scene while the semi driver escaped with minor injuries. The crash closed M‐28 for several hours and left about 1,400 residents without power.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Gary A. Cronkright Driver Fatal
Larry B. Mengsol Driver Injured

Original reporting

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