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- 6 killed in crash involving Amish van after truck runs stop sign</p>
<p>Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY August 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM</p>
<p>Six people died in a two-vehicle crash in Tuscola County, Michigan, authorities say.</p>
<p>The incident occurred at an intersection in Gilford Township just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, according to the Tuscola County Sheriff's Office.</p>
<p>Authorities say a pickup truck occupied by three people collided with a "full-size van" after the truck went past a stop sign. Ten people were inside the van at the time of the crash.</p>
<p>The sheriff's office stated that people from the van and pickup truck were ejected from the vehicles and that the accident could have been prevented: "Please keep those affected by this tragedy in your thoughts. These incidents are preventable and people need to slow down and obey traffic laws."</p>
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<p>The majority of those killed in the crash were Amish</p>
<p>The conditions of those who survived are unknown, officials said.</p>
<p>CBS News and ABC 12 reported that the large van was carrying Amish people, and five of them were among the deceased. According to the outlets, the local Amish use a horse and buggy to get around but will ride in vehicles for extended trips.</p>
<p>The other person who died was from the truck, ABC 12 reported, and at least six others were hospitalized.</p>
<p>Gilford Township is about 118 miles from Detroit.</p>
<p>A separate crash happened on the same day in Michigan</p>
<p>A separate crash involving the Amish community also happened on Aug. 12 in Montcalm Township.</p>
<p>According to the Michigan State Police, a pickup truck struck a buggy occupied by five children and two adults. A 4-month-old died while hospitalized.</p>
<p>The other juveniles were also taken to the hospital, and two people were released, as of Wednesday, Aug. 13. One adult, identified as a 24-year-old female, was said to be in stable condition.</p>
<p>Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].</p>
<p>This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 6 people, majority from Amish community, killed in Michigan car crash</p>
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