Posted on Mon, Feb 7, 2011 : 12:52 p.m.
Police identify Whitmore Lake man killed in crash on I-96 Saturday
By Cindy Heflin
Michigan State Police have identified the Whitmore Lake man who died in a crash on I-96 in Livingston's Brighton Township Saturday morning.
Police said Jesse Aaron Burkitt, 18, died when the Chevrolet Cavalier he was driving on eastbound I-96 left the right side of the roadway at Grand River Avenue, hit a snowbank and guardrail then struck a cement bridge abutment and utility pole.
Information about what might have caused the crash was not immediately available.
Comments
Ron Granger
Tue, Feb 8, 2011 : 3:53 p.m.
Very sad. It would be useful to see photos of the snowbank and the guard rail. Plow truck drivers are specifically trained not to pile snow adjacent to guard rails because the danger of launching cars into the air is a known risk. The snow acts as a ramp. I am certain the accident investigation looked at that, and it will eventually come out.
breadman
Mon, Feb 7, 2011 : 11:27 p.m.
OH!! such a young life... Gone so quick. Family members I am thinking of you in this time of crisis.. Bless to all!!!!