It’s that time of year when drivers should keep an eye out for snowplows. A worker was simply trying to do his job and clear the streets when a drunk driver crossed the centerline. The snowplow couldn’t stop and cut the pickup truck in half.
Drunk Michigan driver hits snowplow as his truck gets chopped in half
Around 7:50 p.m., police officers responded to reports of a wreck on M-26 Junction Road in Houghton County’s Osceola Township, and discovered a pickup truck that had been split in half.
The driver of the northbound truck lost control and began to slide sideways before crossing the centerline. He collided with a snowplow heading south, causing the truck to split in two.
Mercy EMS transported both the drivers and a passenger in the snowplow to UP Health Systems Portage. The condition of each individual is currently unknown.
According to M Live, responding officers believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. However, the incident is still under investigation. It is unclear who may have been driving under the influence.
Police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel from eight different agencies helped the Michigan State Police on the scene. I’d like to know how quickly each truck was traveling. The impact was powerful enough to slice the pickup in half!
However, plow blades must be sharp to cut through snow and ice. The cutting edge is frequently made of tungsten carbide, a metal that retains sharpness better than traditional steel blade edges.
Plow operators also sharpen the cutting edges on a regular basis with a file, friend, or honing stone. Blades are usually replaced after 18 to 24 months of use. This seems like important information to keep in mind during the winter. Give plows enough space to operate safely.
