Did sod on the road cause terrible wreck?: A fatal accident has closed M-553 in Marquette, MI and involves a Marquette Police officer on routine patrol who is doing generally OK

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 5-1-18 – 5:08  p.m. ET – 

Marquette Police officer has been involved in an fatal accident with other vehicle – female officer taken to hospital in shock

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – A Marquette Police officer has been involved in fatal accident near the ski hill that has closed M-553 in the city limits.
The female officer radioed the dispatcher that she was in bad shock while generally OK she likely has injuries. She has been rushed to U.P. Health System-Marquette.

There are reports that a huge amount of sod was on the roadway and may have contributed to the wreck.

The officer’s name is Sgt. Jacqueline “Jackie” Elaine Sweeney – who survived the crash.
She is 45 years old and recently was involved in the nomination of officers for a lifesaving award.
The crash was reported about 4:09 p.m. ET this afternoon, Tuesday, May 1, 2018.

The crash is on M-553 in the curves near the Marquette Mountain ski hill.
At least one other person is pinned in a second vehicle.

It apparently was a head-on collision.
The Marquette Fire Department extrication team was called to the scene.
Numerous police agencies are blocking traffic on all ends of M-553 including at Division Street.
Off-duty Marquette Fire firefighters have been called in to man the stations because the on-duty firefighters are on the scene.
The road will be closed for many hours.

The Marquette Police department said this about Sweeney when she was promoted to Sargent in May 2016:
A graduate of Lake Superior State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice-law enforcement, Jackie Sweeney was recently promoted to patrol sergeant. Sweeney joined the department in 1995, and is an assistant Law Enforcement Information Network terminal agency coordinator and is in charge of the city’s bike patrol. Sweeney worked with the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office prior to coming to MCPD.

Serious Wreck: At least on serious injury in Luce County, MI wreck as SUV rolls several times doing over 60-mph

URGENT URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 3-26-18 – 2:32 p.m. ET

At least one serious injury in Luce County crash as fast moving SUV rolls several times

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Newberry, MI) – At least one person has been taken to the Marquette trauma center after a violent single vehicle crash today in Luce County, MI.

About 1 p.m. today, paramedics from Luce County EMS were rushing a women to U.P. Health System-Marquette with serious injuries.

The accident reportedly involved an SUV that was traveling about 60 to 65 miles per hour when it rolled several times in Luce County.

The accident apparently happened this morning Mon., March 26, 2018. It is not known how many people were hurt in the accident.

Paramedics said they were unable to put a cervical collar on the victim’s neck.

The woman was reportedly a back seat passenger – who was not wearing a seat belt – when the SUV violently flipped off the highway and rolled numerous times.

The Luce County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan State Police are thought to be investigating the crash.

If you have information on the wreck, please contact U.P. Breaking News.

Funeral services planned this Thursday for Iron Mountain, MI native 21-year-old Jacob Allen Weslin: Beloved Jake Weslin was killed, and a close friend from Iron Mountain was injured in Sunday morning rollover on County Road 550 in Marquette County, MI

URGENT URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 3-27-18 8:25 p.m. ET – 7:35 p.m. CT Funeral services planned this Thursday, March 29, 2018 for Iron Mountain native 21-year-old Jacob Allen Weslin – who was killed in that Sunday rollover accident on County Road 550 in Marquette County. A close friend from Iron Mountain was injured – Driver 21-year-old Austin Mitchell of Ishpeming, MI was treated and released from U.P. Health System-Marquette.

Obituary for Jacob Allen Weslin

Jacob Allen Weslin, 21, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Marquette County.

Visitation will be Thursday from 10 am – 2 pm CT at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The Funeral Service will follow at 2pm at the funeral home. Pastor Kevin Sullivan will officiate.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jacob Allen Weslin please visit our Sympathy Store.

http://www.ernashfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Jacob-Weslin/#!/Obituary

 

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3-26-18: Victims identified

Passenger 21-year-old Jacob “Jake” Weslin of Marquette, MI was killed.
Before graduation, Weslin was an Iron Mountain Mountainers wrestler.
Driver 21-year-old Austin Mitchell of Ishpeming, MI was treated and released from U.P. Health System-Marquette. Mitchell is also an iron Mountain native.

The pair are friends from Iron Mountain.

Austin Mitchell

3-25-18 – 2:35 p.m. ET – 

Driver hurt, passenger killed in Sunday morning accident on CR-550 just north of Sugar Loaf Mountain

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette Township) – One person was killed and another seriously injured in rollover into a utility pole on County Road 550 that closed the road for more than two hours and stopped mine truck traffic.

The crash was reported about 4:55 a.m. this morning Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Marquette Township. As of 8:05 a.m., the crash still has the CR-550 down to one lane – with intermittent lanes allowed to pass – and will be closed at times.

The southbound car sheered a power pole.

A one car accident has left the driver with serious injuries and his passenger was killed. As of 8:05 a.m., officials still had extricate the fatality from the demolished vehicle. The road will be down to one lane, and closed occasionally for at least another hour.

The male driver was able to free himself and was walking, however was bleeding from the face/head.

A Michigan State Police accident investigator has been assigned to the wreck.

It happened near/or in a curve on CR-550 about a half mile south of Sugar Loaf Mountain. County Road 550 was closed for more than two hours. The mine was told to stop sending trucks that way as officers investigated the crash.

The vehicle apparently hit a utility pole. The Marquette Board of Light and Power was called to deal with the power lines. Assisting on the scene were the Marquette Township Volunteer Fire Department, Marquette Police, NMU Public Safety, the Marquette County Sheriff’s Department and U.P. Health System-Marquette 141 paramedics and ambulance.

The names of those involved have not been released.

 

Remembering and honoring 20-year-old Austin Duszynski of Seney, MI – Family and friends try to cope with his untimely death and are sharing memories of Austin’s kindness and smile – this following his tragic traffic accident

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 3-15-18 – 10:45 p.m. ET

Beloved Seney, MI youth remembered as kind, loving young man with family-values and an outdoorsman’s outdoorsman; fund set up to help family with funeral expenses

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Seney, MI) – Condolences and remembrances are pouring in for a beloved 20-year-old Schoolcraft County youth who was killed late Wednesday night in an eastern Upper Peninsula traffic accident.

The crash as reported about 11:30 p.m. ET, late Wed., night March 14, 2018.

20-year-old Austin Duszynski of Seney, MI is being remembered as a loving, caring young man – who was the consummate Yooper. His bond with the outdoors of northern Michigan was obvious in nearly every waking moment of his life, a love he shared with his tight-knit family and friends. 

Accident victim Austin Duszynski in Feb 15, 2018 Facebook post

Duszynski grew with the humble values that are still alive in the small town of Seney, MI in Schoolcraft County. He graduated from Newberry High School.

Austin Duszynski loved fishing, hunting and snowmobiling as much as – or more – than any youth who learns about life by growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Marcy Barker has set up a funeral fund to help the Duszynski family and remembers the young man that touched their hearts.

In the short time since his passing, the community has already shown its generosity through donations to the victim’s family.

Dusznyski leaves behind a sister, Chelsea.

Duszynski “loved ripping, rolling coal, hunting, fishing, family, and friends.” Barker wrote on the GoFundMe page set up for Austin.

“He was taken away to soon from all. I would like to ask for donations to help the family. Bless you all and thank you in advance.”
https://www.gofundme.com/d983k-funeral-fund-for-austin-duszynski

Funeral services have not been announced, but will be in the near future.
Duszynski was employed as a utility worker at Louisiana Pacific.

Accident victim Austin Duszynski, right, with those he loved

His untimely passing stands as a reminder to all about how fragile life can be.

“Please pray for my family, said cousin Renee Duszynski “We have lost a wonderful genuine young man. Twenty is too soon to be gone, and it’s hard when you feel the loss to understand why.”

Renee Duszynski reminded all of us to say “I love you” more often to the ones for whom we care dearly care – even if they know it and you’ve told them 100 times.

“I may not always tell my cousins how much I love them but I do,” she said “I am asking for prayers for my cousin and his family as they try to deal with this loss.

“It was always a pleasure having Austin in my home for a family dinner when he came down hunting. There will always be an extra place and giblets left over… Fly high Austin and give your granny a hug for me!”

Renee’s Facebook comments were echoed by many who cannot believe they lost their friend and family member.

Duszynski was a “genuine great guy with an infectious smile,” said Julie Mills-McAlpine, while explaining how he became a quick member of her family and outlined his kindness and fun he had with others including birthday parties.

The only occupant of his full-size pickup truck, Duszynski was ejected from his vehicle when it rolled over in a curve on Cheeseman Road in Moran Township in Mackinac County. He was not wearing a seat belt.
Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

Deputies were assisted on the scene by Straits Area EMS, the St. Ignace City Police Department, Sault Tribal Police, Michigan State Police, the St. Ignace Fire Department, and the Mackinac County Victim Service’s Unit.

Two people killed in eastern U.P. traffic crashes: Wrecks in Mackinac County and Chippewa County under investigation

URGENT URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 3-9-18 – Update 5:45 a.m. ET

Names of victims in Chippewa County crash released

Joseph H. Bowen – 2011 photo

20-year-old Joseph Henry Bowen of Brimley, MI was killed in the Thursday evening accident in Chippewa County.

Bowen lost control of his southbound vehicle, crossed over the center line, and collided with a northbound pick-up truck.

The pickup was driven by 36-year-old Mark McLeod of Sault Ste. Marie, MI who was treated for non-life threatening injuries at War memorial Hospital.

Among those assisting n the scene were the Soo Fire Department and EMS and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribal Police.

3-8-18 10:10 p.m. ET –

Man and a woman killed in separate Thursday crashes in Eastern Upper Peninsula

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Sault Ste. Marie, MI) – At least two people were killed today in terrible crashes in two eastern Upper Peninsula counties.

A terrible crash traffic Thursday evening claimed the life of at least one person in Chippewa County.

The fatal wreck was dispatched at 5:10 p.m. this evening, Thursday, March 8, 2108 in Chippewa County, MI near Sault Ste. Marie.

The wreck was reported to be a head-on collision near South Mackinac Trail Road and West 5-And-A-Half-Mile Road not far from I-75. At least two people were hurt, and two ambulances were sent to the scene. One of the victims died.

A male driver was trapped in the wreckage and unresponsive. 
Names have not been released.

The second crashed happened about 8:15 a.m. ET, Thursday morning, March 8, 2018 in Mackinac County.
A minivan headed east on U.S.-2 cross the center line and collided with a west bound pickup truck near S. Ignace, MI.

Witnesses told U.P. Breaking News that the destruction was survivable and that the min-van was hit broadside indicating it slid sideways after crossing the center line. The driver of the minivan was killed. Snow covered and icy roads were a contributing factor. Alcohol was not involved.

Troopers from the Michigan State Police St. Ignace Post are investigating the crash. The name of the female victim has not been released. Assisting on the scene were the Mackinac County Sheriff’s Department, St. Ignace Police Department and St. Ignace EMS.

There was also a fatal snowmobile crash today in Keweenaw County bringing this winter’s snowmobile death toll to at least across the U.P. of Michigan.

Hypothermia: Woman crashes snowmobile, lays along trail for three hours waiting to be rescued – Victim choppered to Marquette trauma center Friday night

URGENT – Upper Peninsula Breaking News Bulletin – 3-3-18 – 9:40 a.m. ET

Freezing Cold: Woman airlifted to Marquette, after it took about three hours to get help – following her snowmobile slamming into a tree in Luce County

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Newberry, MI) – A woman was airlifted to the Marquette trauma center after a snowmobile crash into trees that left her injured and waiting for help on the trail for hours suffering from hypothermia.

It apparently took about three hours or longer before the woman was rescued. Details of the crash have not been released. The wreck happened about 3 p.m., she was rescued around 6 p.m., and brought to the hospital for a flight to Marquette.

During the flight, paramedics said the woman was still very cold after she waited those long painful and freezing hours to be rescued. Paramedics were trying to raise her body temperature.

Them victim told paramedics “she struck a tree – going about 30 to 35 mils per hour.”

“She hit the tree with the right side of her snowmobile – and she kind of – got thrown up into the tree also.”

The 52-year-old woman was apparently in a snowmobile crash in remote Luce County, although officials have not released any information.

Valley Med Flight air paramedics picked up the woman at the Helen Joy Newberry Hospital. She was brought to U.P. Health System-Marquette for treatment of abdominal pains and other injuries.

Law enforcement in Luce County has not released information on this accident.

If you have not seen this video from the Luce County Sheriffs Department Facebook page – its worth a look – and its not about blame – its about education and safety. SCARY!!

https://www.facebook.com/lucecosheriff/videos/932192016929181/

The Coverup #2: Over 48 hours after the crash media has not been told crash happened especially terrible crash in Sault Ste. Marie, MI Fatal Crash Horror on Mon., Feb. 26, 2018 in the Soo.

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 2-28-18 – 11:45 a.m. ET

The Coverup #2 – Especially terrible snowmobile trail crash in Soo
Local paper – Soo Evening News – has ignored story because they had to have heard about it

Some Upper Peninsula Law Enforcement agencies are trying to downplay the extremely bloody winter on Upper Peninsula Snowmobile Trails with many fatalities

Here is one of many that was not yet released to news media

URGENT URGENT URGENT 2-26-18 12:55 p.m. ET – Terrible crash on snowmobile Trail 8 in the Soo – At least two critically injured, body bag requested at scene

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan) – A snowmobile vs tracked vehicle have crashed and burst into flames in Sault Ste Marie, MI – and seriously injured at least two people.

https://upperpeninsulabreakingnews.wordpress.com/2018/02/26/snowmobile-trail-tragedy-in-chippewa-county-mi

Send this to every snowmobiler you know – too many have died due to speed this year in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and in NE Wisconsin: Excellent messages from Iron County Trail Safety Committee (Wisconsin) and promoted by the Iron County Sheriff’s Department (WI)

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 2-19-18 – 2 p.m. ET – 1 p.m. CT

Shortest story we have ever written – but maybe one of the most important

Wisconsin police snowmobiles at Iron County Sheriff’s Department and its Sheriff Tony Furyk

Snowmobile speed kills warning from the Iron County Trails Safety Committee in NE Wisconsin and their Iron County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Tony Furyk

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula and NE Wisconsin) – If someone you love -loves to snowmobile – please send them these photos.

Snowmobile speed kills warning from the Iron County Trails Safety Committee in NE Wisconsin and their Iron County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Tony Furyk

Snowmobile speed and alcohol kills warning from the Iron County Trails Safety Committee in NE Wisconsin and their Iron County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Tony Furyk

Snowmobile speed kills warning from the Iron County Trails Safety Committee in NE Wisconsin and their Iron County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Tony Furyk

Snowmobile speed kills warning from the Iron County Trails Safety Committee in NE Wisconsin and their Iron County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Tony Furyk

Wisconsin police snowmobiles at Iron County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Tony Furyk

Vehicle rolls down steep Michigamme River embankment in Republic; Suspect flees on foot bond

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 2-19-18 – 1:03 a.m. ET –

Update:  The vehicle is registered to Kevin James Glass and Mary Elizabeth LeBlanc – both of Minnesota. Law enforcement authorities have not released any information on this crash. If you have info, please contact U.P. Breaking News.

At the stroke of Midnight, car is reported over the side of steep, deep river embankment in Republic, MI – Vehicle registered out of Minnesota – Duluth area

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Republic, MI) – Authorities are investigating an accident in which a vehicle has flipped down a Michigamme River embankment.

The accident was reported to 911 at one minute before midnight, so it was still technically Sun., Feb. 18, 2018.

The crash was along River Road near County Road 601 (also known by another name in that area).

The Republic Township Volunteer Fire Department rushed to the scene.

There was concern someone might be trapped in the vehicle because 911 callers cold only use flashlights to look down to the vehicle from atop the steep embankment.

“We unsure if there is anybody in the vehicle – its down a steep embankment,” a dispatcher told responding firefighters and EMS.

“It’s quite a steep embankment,” said another dispatcher.

First the vehicle was said to be partially in the Michigamme River. Firefighters on the scene said its resting on its side against a utility pole.

“It’s on its side against pole,” said a firefighter who quickly navigated the the embankment to make sure the vehicle was unoccupied.

That firefighter arrived in his own vehicle since he was closer to the wreck, and it was unknown if anyone was trapped. Authorities search then nearby area to make sure an injured person did not pass out unseen.

The vehicle is registered to two people out of Minnesota, and police are searching for the driver. U.P. Breaking News is temporarily withholding the names. The names match with a couple in the Duluth area.

Michigan State Police are investigating the crash.

Big pileup in Houghton: At least 8 or more vehicles including a cop car involved in “skating rink” M-26 near closed Hardee’s – plus a series of slide-outs reported across U.P.

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – Houghton M-26 pileup – 1-2-18 – 4:48 p.m

Houghton pileup

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Houghton, MI) – Sanders are being called out in Houghton after a multi-vehicle pile-up due to extremely slippery conditions on M-26 and other places.

So far no injuries reported.

Officials are temporarily blocking traffic on M-26 “on the hill” – also just south of the (closed) Hardees fast food restaurant.
Its on M-26 but also known as Memorial Road.

There were multiple reports of a second pileup near Econo Foods but apparently it was not found – may be confused with the original pileup.

Police are still trying to figure how many vehicles are involved and how many different crashes.

Up to 8 vehicles crash in Houghton pileup – Maybe more vehicles because a Houghton Police officer’s car was hit.

“It’s a skating rink out here,” one officer said. One officer described it as being like “sitting ducks.”

The vehicles may have been involved in a series of crashes.

No word on any injuries.