Horse killed, 11-year-old Amish child hospitalized in buggy crash

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Beaverton Township, Michigan
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Beaverton Township Michigan in Beaverton Township, Michigan: An 11‐year‐old Amish child was driving a horse‐drawn buggy when it collided with an oncoming SUV in Beaverton Township, Gladwin County, Michigan. The crash killed the horse and left the child with serious injuries; both the child and the SUV driver were taken to hospitals for treatment.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured
Unnamed Amish child At-fault party

Original reporting

Horse killed, 11-year-old Amish child hospitalized in buggy crash

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