Two Michigan Road Workers Tragically Killed Along US-127 Near Holt Road

Two Michigan road workers lost their lives Tuesday doing the kind of job most drivers only notice when traffic slows to a crawl, and somebody starts aggressively lane-changing like they're driving in an action movie.

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According to FOX 2 Detroit, two Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) workers were struck and killed while working along northbound US-127 near the Holt Road exit in Ingham County.

US-127 Construction Zone Crash Shut Down Mid-Michigan Traffic

The Ingham County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened shortly after 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, near Alaiedon Township. Investigators say a 24-year-old DeWitt man lost control of his SUV before crashing into the work zone.

The Lansing State Journal reports that the two victims, Bruce Wagner, 51, and Steve Spenle, 49, both of Mason, were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was hospitalized and, as of publication, was listed in critical condition. WOOD TV8 reports authorities believe speed may have been a factor in the crash. Northbound US-127 remained closed for hours near Cedar Street as emergency crews responded and investigators processed the scene.

Michigan Work Zone Safety Reminder After Fatal Crash

For most of us, construction zones mean brake lights, orange barrels, and muttering things under our breath that probably shouldn't be repeated around children. For road crews, though, it means standing feet away from thousands of pounds of moving metal... every single day.

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Tuesday's tragedy is a heartbreaking reminder that behind every "Slow Down" sign in Michigan is somebody simply trying to make it home after work.