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CRASH DATE
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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TIME
≈ 4:43 p.m.
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LOCATION
Peck Road near Maple Valley Road, Flynn Township, Sanilac County
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By TruckCrash News Desk · Michigan Daily Crash Report
| Date & time | Thursday, October 8, 2026, about 4:43 p.m. |
| Location | Peck Road near Maple Valley Road, Flynn Township, Sanilac County |
| Vehicles | A horse-drawn buggy and a motor vehicle (type not specified in reporting) |
| Injuries | A 22-year-old woman and the horse were pronounced dead at the scene |
| Investigating agency | Michigan State Police |
What Happened
A 22-year-old Amish woman died Thursday afternoon after a vehicle struck the horse-drawn buggy she was in on Peck Road near Maple Valley Road in Flynn Township, Sanilac County. The woman and the horse were pronounced dead at the scene.
Our condolences go out to her family and community.
Reporting: WWMT, with information from the Michigan State Police.
The Investigation: What Happens Next
The Michigan State Police is investigating. In its statement, the agency reminded drivers to stay alert and attentive while driving.
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