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CRASH DATE
Friday, October 16, 2026
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TIME
≈ 6:00 a.m.
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LOCATION
West Bristol Road at Torrey Road, Flint Township, Genesee County
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By TruckCrash News Desk · Michigan Daily Crash Report
| Date & time | Friday, October 16, 2026, around 6:00 a.m. |
| Location | Intersection of West Bristol Road and Torrey Road, near Bishop Airport, Flint Township (Genesee County) |
| Vehicles | A car and a semi tractor |
| Injuries | A 27-year-old Burton man died at the scene; the 63-year-old semi driver from Mount Morris was not reported injured |
| Road impact | The intersection was closed for several hours during the investigation; no reopening time was reported |
| Investigating agency | Flint Township Police Department |
What Happened
A 27-year-old Burton man died in a crash with a semi tractor at West Bristol Road and Torrey Road in Flint Township early Friday, October 16, 2026, according to Flint Township police. Our thoughts are with his family and everyone affected.
Police said the crash happened around 6:00 a.m. near Bishop Airport. Preliminary findings are that a car traveling westbound on Bristol Road struck a semi tractor that was turning onto Bristol Road from Torrey Road. Preliminary reporting indicates the man was trapped under the semi's trailer and died at the scene.
The semi driver, a 63-year-old man from Mount Morris, stayed at the scene and worked with investigators, police said. No injuries to him were reported. The intersection was closed for several hours while investigators processed the scene.
Reporting: Mid-Michigan NOW, with information from the Flint Township Police Department.
The Investigation: What Happens Next
The Flint Township Police Department is investigating, and the findings so far are preliminary. Police said that once the investigation is complete, the case will be forwarded to the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office for review and any charging decisions. No determination about the cause of the crash has been announced.
The Legal Picture
Who decides what caused a crash like this? In Michigan, the investigating agency documents the scene and evidence, and a prosecutor decides whether any criminal charges are appropriate. Those findings are separate from any civil questions about responsibility, and early reports are often revised as the investigation continues.
What can matter when a commercial truck is involved? Federal and state rules govern commercial drivers and carriers, and records such as driver logs, vehicle data, and maintenance files can be part of a full review. Nothing in this section assumes anything about the people involved in this crash.
This Stretch of Road
The crash happened at the intersection of West Bristol Road and Torrey Road in Flint Township, near Bishop Airport.
If You Saw This Crash
Police ask anyone with information about this crash to contact the Flint Township Police Department and ask for the detective assigned to the case, as named in the Mid-Michigan NOW report.
About TruckCrash News: TruckCrash News publishes daily reports on traffic crashes across Michigan, drawn from official statements by police agencies and reporting from local news outlets. Our goal is to keep Michigan drivers informed about serious crashes, road closures, and traffic safety issues in their communities.
This article is based on information available at the time of publication from the cited sources. Details may change as investigations continue. Nothing in this article is legal advice, and nothing in it should be read as assigning fault or legal responsibility to any person. All persons are presumed innocent of any traffic offense unless established by the proper authorities.