Grass Lake Township, MI. (July 16, 2025) — A tragic incident in Grass Lake Township left one man dead after he fell from the tailgate of a moving truck on Saturday.

According to reports, Michigan State Police troopers responded to the scene on Clear Lake Road on July 12. Investigators say six people were riding in a single vehicle that traveled from a nearby home to a storage unit. A 22-year-old man from Chelsea was seated on the tailgate of the truck when the 21-year-old driver from Grass Lake suddenly sped up, causing the man to fall from the back of the vehicle.

The victim was rushed to a local hospital but sadly died from his injuries. The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine whether additional factors played a role in the deadly fall. It is not yet clear if charges will be filed in connection with the 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.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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