On Sunday, October 23, at approximately 1:00 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Manistique Post responded to a vehicle crash near mile marker 203 on M-28 in Seney Township.
A pickup truck driven by Matthew Morgrette of Colorado was traveling eastbound on M-28 when a kayak and roof rack atop a westbound passenger car came loose, striking the pickup truck. The roof rack reportedly pierced the windshield of the pickup, killing Morgrette.
Morgrette’s wife was a passenger in the pickup at the time of the crash, but was not injured.
The kayak struck a third vehicle that was traveling behind Morgrette, causing minor damage but no additional injuries.
The driver of the passenger car, a 58-year-old Wisconsin man, was not injured.
The crash is currently under investigation and troopers say that a report will be forwarded to the Schoolcraft County Prosecutor for review. MSP was assisted by Alger County Sheriff’s Department, Seney First Responders, and Alger County EMS.
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