Garbage truck flips during crash with SUV in Oakland County The investigation into what happened is ongoing
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A white SUV and a garbage truck collided in Oakland County, resulting in a significant mess.
No word on injuries, but the green dump truck was flipped onto its side near the intersection of Lapeer and Silverbell roads on Tuesday (Sept. 9) in Orion Township.
Police have the area taped off, and cars are being rerouted through the parking lot of a nearby business.
The investigation into what happened is ongoing.
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