Commerce Township Crash Sends Elderly Motorist to Hospital After Semi-Truck Collision
An elderly motorist was injured early Tuesday morning after being involved in a collision with a semi-truck in Commerce Township, according to local authorities.
Police said the crash occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m. when an 87-year-old driver’s vehicle struck the trailer portion of a semi-truck. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after the collision and provided medical assistance to the elderly driver.
Authorities said the motorist was transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. The extent of the injuries has not been publicly disclosed, and no additional details about the driver’s condition were released.
The driver of the semi-truck was not reported to be injured as a result of the crash.
Police temporarily restricted traffic in the area while crews worked to clear the scene and investigators examined the circumstances surrounding the collision. Officials said the investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.
