Six people died in a two-vehicle crash in Tuscola County, Michigan, authorities say. The incidentoccurred at an intersection in Gilford Townshipjust before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, according to the Tuscola County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say a pickup truck occupied by three people collided with a "full-size van" after the truck went past a stop sign. Ten people were inside the van at the time of the crash. The sheriff's office stated that people from the van and pickup truck were ejected from the vehicles and that the accident could have been prevented: "Please keep those affected by this tragedy in your thoughts. These incidents are preventable and people need to slow down and obey traffic laws." More news:Robbie Brewer, veteran race car driver, dies after NC crash The conditions of those who survived are unknown, officials said. CBS NewsandABC 12reported that the large van was carrying Amish people, and five of them were among the deceased. According to the outlets, the local Amish use a horse and buggy to get around but will ride in vehicles for extended trips. The other person who died was from the truck, ABC 12 reported, and at least six others were hospitalized. Gilford Township is about 118 miles from Detroit. A separate crash involving theAmish communityalso happened on Aug. 12 in Montcalm Township. According to the Michigan State Police, a pickup truck struck a buggyoccupied by five children and two adults. A 4-month-olddied while hospitalized. The other juveniles were also taken to the hospital, and two people were released, as of Wednesday, Aug. 13. One adult, identified as a 24-year-old female, was said to be in stable condition. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:6 people, majority from Amish community, killed in Michigan car crash
