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1 dies in 2-vehicle accident

CALUMET — Alexander James Fisher, 19, of Chassell, was killed in a crash involving a logging truck and car at about 10 a.m. Friday at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Denton Road, the Michigan State Police reported.

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post witnessed the crash. An investigation revealed a 2007 Infiniti driven by Fisher was traveling westbound on Denton Road and failed to stop at the intersection with U.S. 41.

A 2019 Kenworth logging truck driven by Gregory Keranen, 49, of Pelkie was traveling southbound on U.S. 41 and struck Fisher’s vehicle. Fisher was pronounced dead at the scene.

Troopers were assisted by the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office, Houghton Police Department, Michigan Technological University Public Safety, Laurium Police Department, Mercy EMS, Chassell first responders, Hurontown Fire and Rescue and Superior Service.

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