A head-on collision that occurred on M-15, Oakland County, Michigan, left two men from Brandon Township dead. Accident reports state that the men are 52-year-old Kenneth Kauffman and 71-year-old Clyde Alvis.
The crash occurred on Tuesday, May 26, around 12:20 PM. Kauffman was driving a Chevrolet Equinox northbound on the M-15 near Oak Hill Road. Alvis was also on the wheels of a Ford F-150 pick-up truck, heading south.
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While driving, Kauffman’s SUV crossed the centerline, after which it partially went into the southward lane. The vehicle hit Alvis’s Ford, with the impact ending both men’s lives in an instant.
Further investigation into the crash showed that it was not caused by drugs or alcohol. Oakland County Sheriffs are continuing in their quest to unravel the reason why Kauffman crossed the centerline of M-15. They are yet to release further information about the accident.
Collisions may occur at any time on the road. No one can claim to be prepared for an accident. However, motorists must take safety precautions to avoid them. These precautions are easy to do but must be continuous.
Some of these measures include the use of seatbelts and the maintenance of focus and concentration when driving. Motorists must always be alert and vigilant when operating their vehicles.
Other safety measures include regular maintenance of vehicles, the obedience of traffic laws and patrol officers, and driving at safe speeds.
Accident reports reveal that many collisions that occur on the roadway happen because the drivers involved failed to comply with one or more of these precautions. When drivers keep up with these and other safety measures, the number of accidents will reduce.
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