Charles Haller dies in tragic Bridgeport Township crash while assisting friend on I-75
Charles Haller dies in tragic Bridgeport Township crash while assisting friend on I-75
Fatal Bridgeport Township highway accident claims the life of Charles Haller – Obituary
Charles Haller, 22, a Saginaw musician, was struck and killed Tuesday evening while helping a friend change a flat tire along southbound I-75 near mile marker 146 in Bridgeport Township. Around 7:10 p.m., Michigan State Police responded to a call reporting a collision involving an 80-year-old driver from Bay City, who drove his Chevrolet pickup truck into two parked vehicles on the shoulder.
Haller was positioned between the two stationary vehicles, having come to aid his friend, both of whose vehicles had hazard lights activated. After the collision, emergency responders transported Haller to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead due to his injuries. The elderly driver was treated on-site for minor injuries and was subsequently released pending further investigation. Police have stated that alcohol does not appear to have contributed to the incident.
Authorities will submit their findings to the Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office for review once the investigation is complete.
Haller was the lead vocalist for the local band Stars You Can’t See, which was scheduled to perform later this month in Grand Rapids. In a heartfelt Facebook post, the band expressed their grief: “Rest in power, Charles. We couldn’t have imagined the tragedy that has unfolded tonight. Let us remember the light you brought when you entered the room and your warm sense of humor. You were more than just the vocals of Stars You Can’t See; you were a friend to many and a brother to us all. May you sing your heart out with the stars, and may your memory live on with the music you passionately made. You will always be with us; we love you, brother.”
This is the second fatality on I-75 this year involving an octogenarian driver. In January, Michigan State Police Trooper Joel E. Popp was struck and killed in a similar accident while responding to a stalled vehicle.
Charles Haller dies in tragic Bridgeport Township crash while assisting friend on I-75 Fatal Bridgeport Township highway accident claims the life of Charles Haller – Obituary Charles Haller, 22, a Saginaw musician, was struck and killed Tuesday evening while helping a friend change a flat tire along southbound I-75 near mile marker 146 in Bridgeport…
Charles Haller dies in tragic Bridgeport Township crash while assisting friend on I-75 Fatal Bridgeport Township highway accident claims the life of Charles Haller – Obituary Charles Haller, 22, a Saginaw musician, was struck and killed Tuesday evening while helping a friend change a flat tire along southbound I-75 near mile marker 146 in Bridgeport…