One Man Killed, Five Injured In Spaulding Township Multi-Vehicle Crash

State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that occurred in Spaulding Township Wednesday that claimed the life of a Burt man.

Police say around 6:40 A.M., the 38-year-old man was driving at excessive speed north on M-13 near West Townline Road when he lost control of his vehicle. Police say the vehicle crossed the center line into the south bound lanes and struck another vehicle. Both vehicles caught fire. Three other vehicles were involved in the crash as well.

The Burt man died at the scene. Five other people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries. The crash is under investigation.