UPDATE: Man Says Distraction Caused Deadly Crash in Midland - Northern Michigan's News Leader

UPDATE: Man Says Distraction Caused Deadly Crash in Midland

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A deadly accident in Midland County was caused by a distracted driver.

Midland County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Jeffery Stuckmann lost control of the vehicle, ran off the road and the vehicle overturned in a ditch.

The accident happened on Wackerly Road in Larkin Township.

13-month-old Alyssa Stuckmann died at the scene of the crash while 3 other children were brought to a nearby hospital for minor injuries.

Jeffery told police he became distracted by some arguing between the kids in the car, lost control of the car.

 

 

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