Gladwin County, MI (July 11, 2025) — Late Friday night, a serious crash involving an Amish buggy and an SUV left two Amish community members hospitalized near Gladwin. The incident happened around 11:10 p.m. on July 4 along Wirtz Road near Nickless Road.

According to reports, the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office said a 22-year-old man from Livonia was driving a 2019 Toyota 4-Runner eastbound when he struck the buggy carrying a 22-year-old Amish woman and a 16-year-old Amish boy. Both buggy occupants suffered serious injuries and were rushed to area hospitals, where they remained in stable condition Monday.

Deputies arrested the Livonia man at the scene for operating while intoxicated causing injury. He was booked into the Gladwin County Jail and awaits arraignment. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name pending his court appearance. The crash remains under investigation as officials work to determine the full circumstances that led to this devastating incident.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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