HARTFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A woman was killed and two children were injured after a crash involving a semi-truck in Van Buren County Friday morning.
It happened around 7:30 a.m. near the intersection of 66th Avenue and County Road 687 in Hartford Township, west of Paw Paw.
Authorities on scene tell 24 Hour News 8 the minivan was heading east on 66th Avenue, didn’t stop for a stop sign at the intersection and collided with the semi-truck.
The minivan driver, a woman from Van Buren County, died at the scene. Two children inside the vehicle were injured, but the extent of their injuries are unknown at this time.
It’s not known if the driver of the semi-truck was injured.
County Road 687, south of Hartford, is shut down while authorities work to clear the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route.
This is a developing story. 24 Hour News 8 has a crew at the scene; check back on woodtv.com for updates.