Trucking News · Michigan · November 2, 2026

Michigan Truck Driver Dies When a Semi Hauling Boulders Overturns in the I-69 Median, Lapeer County Deputies Say

By Big Rig Daily Staff

A truck driver from Flint, Michigan, died in a rollover on Interstate 69 in Lapeer County, according to the Lapeer County Sheriff's Office as reported by ATruckDrivers. Big Rig Daily offers its condolences to his family and colleagues. This report is limited to what officials said, and the sheriff's release itself was not reviewed, only the trade report.

What happened

The crash happened at 9:46 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, just east of Lake Pleasant Road in Attica Township. According to the sheriff's office, the 34-year-old driver was in the right lane of eastbound I-69 when the semi crossed the left lane and rolled over in the grassy median. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Big Rig Daily is not naming him.

The load

The truck was hauling large boulders, which were thrown across both the eastbound and westbound lanes during the rollover. The truck also leaked fuel. No other motorists reported injuries or vehicle damage from the scattered rocks, the report says.

The road

Both directions of I-69 were temporarily closed for cleanup and investigation.

Investigation

Investigators said impairment was not a contributing factor. The crash remains under investigation, and the cause has not been released. The report does not say why the truck left its lane, and Big Rig Daily is not guessing.

Loads and the road

Heavy and shifting loads are part of the job for many flatbed and dump truck drivers. Big Rig Daily has covered a gravel truck that lost its whole load on a North Dakota highway and the pre-trip inspection checklist. Neither is about this crash, and the sheriff has not said anything about how the boulders were secured.

Quick facts

• When: 9:46 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.
• Where: eastbound I-69, just east of Lake Pleasant Road, Attica Township, Lapeer County, Michigan.
• Vehicle: a semi hauling large boulders.
• People: the 34-year-old driver died; no other injuries were reported.
• Road: both directions temporarily closed.
• Status: under investigation; impairment not a factor.

FAQ

Were other drivers hurt in the I-69 Lapeer County rollover?

No other motorists reported injuries or vehicle damage, according to the report.

What caused the I-69 boulder truck rollover?

The cause has not been released and the crash remains under investigation.

Was impairment a factor in the I-69 Lapeer County rollover?

Investigators said impairment was not a contributing factor.

A question for readers

Truck drivers, what is the one habit on a heavy load that you never skip?

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