Teen’s attempt to pass big rig ends in fatal crash with second truck

A 19-year-old male was killed in a head-on collision while attempting to pass a semi truck in Michigan on Thursday morning. 

The accident happened on September 2nd at around 7 a.m. in Burtchville Township, Michigan. 

According to MLive News, a 19-year-old male in a 2007 Audi A6 was attempting to pass a northbound semi truck when it collided head-on with another tractor trailer. 

The motorist was killed in the crash. No other injuries have been reported. 

Police say that speed or alcohol “did not appear to be factors in the crash.” The incident is still under investigation.

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