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Woman hit, killed by livestock truck in Ionia County

Ionia County sheriff's office 11182023
Posted at 3:59 PM, Oct 14, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-14 15:59:35-04

BOSTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A woman is dead after getting hit by a livestock truck in Ionia County on Wednesday morning.

The crash happened about 10:50 a.m. at the intersection of Hawley and Bluewater highways in Boston Township, according to the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office.

A Dodge Avenger driven by a 71-year-old woman was traveling southbound on Hawley Highway and came to the intersection.

After stopping at the stop sign, the woman began crossing the intersection and was hit by a westbound semi hauling livestock.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man driving the semi was not injured.

Ionia County police continue to investigate the crash.