CRASH DATE
Monday, July 27, 2026
TIME
≈ 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION
N. Fiske Road near Jonesville Road, Coldwater Township, Branch County
By the TruckCrash News Desk
FAST FACTS
| Date & time | Monday, July 27, 2026, shortly before 4:30 p.m. (approximate) |
| Location | North Fiske Road near Jonesville Road, Coldwater Township, Branch County |
| Vehicles | 2013 Ford F-150 pickup truck; Amish horse-drawn buggy |
| Injuries | Three buggy occupants hurt, all with non-life-threatening injuries; an 18-year-old was taken to the hospital |
| Road impact | No extended closure reported |
| Investigating agency | Branch County Sheriff’s Office |
What Happened
Three people riding in an Amish buggy were hurt Monday afternoon when a pickup truck struck the buggy on North Fiske Road in Coldwater Township, according to the Branch County Sheriff’s Office as reported by WWMT News Channel 3. The crash happened shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, on North Fiske Road near Jonesville Road, a rural stretch northeast of Coldwater in Branch County.
Deputies said a 2013 Ford F-150, driven by a 45-year-old Quincy man, was traveling southbound on Fiske Road when it collided with the buggy, per WWMT’s report. Inclement weather conditions at the time are believed to have been a factor in the crash, according to the sheriff’s office.
All three people in the buggy were hurt, and all three injuries were described as non-life-threatening. An 18-year-old was transported to the hospital, while a 20-year-old man and a 23-year-old man were treated at the scene for mild injuries, WWMT reported. No injuries were reported for the pickup driver.
Following the crash, deputies urged drivers to “use additional caution by reducing speed, increasing following distance, and remaining alert for slow-moving vehicles sharing the roadway.” Reporting: WWMT News Channel 3, with information from the Branch County Sheriff’s Office.
The Investigation: What Happens Next
The Branch County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation. In buggy-involved crashes, investigators typically look at sight lines and weather at the time of impact, the speed and following distance of the motor vehicle, and whether the buggy was properly equipped with the reflective slow-moving-vehicle emblem and lighting required for horse-drawn vehicles on Michigan roads. The sheriff’s office has pointed to weather as a believed factor, and any final determination will come with the completed crash report.
Because the injuries were not life-threatening, this crash is unlikely to involve a specialized reconstruction team, but the report will document how a full-size pickup and a horse-drawn buggy came together on a rural roadway in conditions that reduced visibility and traction — details that matter both for any insurance claims and for the broader safety conversation in a county with a significant Amish community.
The Legal Picture
How do injury claims work when a buggy is hit by a motor vehicle? Michigan’s no-fault system is built around motor vehicles, but people injured in a collision with a motor vehicle — including buggy occupants — may be able to claim personal injury protection benefits through the involved vehicle’s insurer or the state’s assigned claims plan. Our overview of Michigan no-fault insurance explains the basics.
Does weather excuse a crash? Weather is a factor investigators weigh, but Michigan drivers are expected to adjust speed and following distance to conditions. Whether conduct was reasonable under the circumstances is a fact question the crash report helps answer.
Where can I learn more about serious truck and vehicle crash claims? General information about how injury claims are evaluated is available from our truck accident resource pages.
Nothing in this section assumes fault by any person involved in this crash. The investigation is ongoing, and all details remain subject to the findings of the Branch County Sheriff’s Office.
This Stretch of Road
Fiske Road runs through rural Coldwater Township in Branch County, an area where horse-drawn buggies are a routine part of daily traffic. Branch County and its neighbors in south-central Michigan are home to one of the state’s larger Amish populations, and the mix of 55-mph rural roads, farm equipment, and buggies traveling well under 10 mph creates some of the steepest closing-speed differentials anywhere on Michigan roads. Add rain or reduced visibility, and the margin for error shrinks further — which is why the sheriff’s office paired its crash report with a reminder about speed, following distance, and alertness for slow-moving vehicles.
If You Saw This Crash
Anyone who witnessed the collision on North Fiske Road near Jonesville Road on Monday afternoon, or who saw either the pickup or the buggy in the moments before the crash, can contact the Branch County Sheriff’s Office to add their account to the investigation. Witness statements about weather, visibility, and vehicle positions are especially useful in crashes where conditions played a role.
Coverage from local outlets: WWMT News Channel 3
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Disclaimer: This report is based on information released by investigating agencies and local media at the time of publication. Details may change as investigations continue. Nothing in this article is an allegation of fault or wrongdoing against any person, and nothing here is legal advice.