An accident report from Tuesday, May 26th, tells of the tragic end of a woman who died on M-71 in Shiawassee County, Michigan. The state police disclosed the victim’s identity as Paula Wooden, a 67-year-old Byron resident.   

Investigators said that the accident took place after noon on M-71 near Reed Road in Vernon Township. Wooden was heading northwest on the roadway. For unknown reasons, her 2001 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a semi-tractor trailer traveling in the opposite direction.

The impact of the collision claimed the life of the woman, but the police did not state if she died at the scene, or in a hospital. The truck driver identified as a 38-year-old male from Clio did not suffer any injury.

The Michigan State Police is heading the investigation into the accident. The investigators are trying to determine what made Wooden veer off her lane, and they will provide an update once they have more information and after the autopsy.

The crash led to the closure of M-71 at Bennington Road while the investigators gathered evidence and cleared the scene. They reopened the lanes at about 3:30 p.m.

A head-on collision is one of the most common types of motor vehicle accidents. Common causes include wrong-way driving, illegal lane changes, running red lights, and disobeying stop signs. Traffic authorities advise motorists to desist from the preceding and practice safe road habits.

Those involved in motor vehicle accidents should make an accident report immediately to enable emergency responders to arrive in time to provide help.

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