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One dead after Michigan Motor Carrier Officer struck by car during semi truck traffic stop

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A Michigan State Police (MSP) officer was injured and another driver was killed during a crash that occurred during a roadside traffic stop on a commercial vehicle on Friday morning.

According to MSP, the crash occurred around 8:40 a.m. on Friday, September 13, on I-75 near Dix in Lincoln Park.

“A Motor Carrier Officer (MCO) was out on a traffic stop when their vehicle was struck by another vehicle,” MSP said.

The MCO officer was inside the cruiser with seatbelt fastened when the cruiser was struck by a Ford Explorer.

Images captured at the scene show the MSP police cruiser crumpled and partially wedged under the semi’s trailer.

The MCO required extrication and was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. He was conscious and speaking, according to reports.

The driver of the Explorer died in the crash.

This is a developing story.

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