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Two MDOT Workers Killed on US‑127 After Vehicle Struck Road Crew

Suspected speeding has prompted an active investigation with Michigan planning to add automated work‑zone speed cameras.

Overview

  • A vehicle lost control on northbound US‑127 near W. Holt Road and struck two Michigan Department of Transportation workers who died at the scene.
  • The victims were identified as 51‑year‑old Bruce Wagner and 49‑year‑old Steve Spenle, both from Mason.
  • The driver, a 24‑year‑old man from Dewitt, was taken to a hospital in critical condition and investigators say speed may have been a factor.
  • The Ingham County Sheriff's Office is conducting an active investigation and asks anyone with information to contact Deputy Martin at 517‑676‑8444 ext. 1957.
  • MDOT has urged drivers to slow down and move over for road crews and the state plans to add automated cameras that ticket drivers traveling 10 mph or more over work‑zone limits to try to prevent similar deaths.