A tragic traffic incident occurred on March 24th on Interstate 94 near the Michigan-Indiana border, involving two semi-trucks. A truck driver, Jeffrey Oneal, 45, from Livonia, Michigan, lost his life in the crash.
The details: Around 4:26 p.m., Oneal's eastbound truck veered sharply, crossing three lanes and the median before colliding head-on with another semi traveling westbound.
- Witnesses claim Oneal appeared to be in medical distress before losing control of his vehicle.
- The second truck driver was identified as Pawel Dobrowolski from Lake Zurich, Illinois. Fortunately, he emerged from the accident unscathed.
What we know: After crossing into the westbound lanes, the impact resulted in Oneal being ejected from his cab. Despite best efforts from first responders, he did not survive. Two westbound lanes were blocked for several hours for the cleanup operation.
Ongoing investigation: Authorities are continuing their investigation and are awaiting autopsy results to determine if a medical issue was a factor in the tragic event, according to WZZM13.
While Dobrowolski was unharmed, the incident highlights the unpredictable nature of health emergencies on the road.