Man killed in SUV-garbage truck crash

5/26/2010

IDA, Mich. — A Petersburg man was killed Tuedsay when his sport-utility vehicle collided with a garbage truck in Monroe County's Ida Township, Monroe County Sheriff's deputies said.

Michael Craig, 59, was pronounced dead at the University of Toledo Medical Center, the former Medical College of Ohio Hospital, after he was flown there.

Mr. Craig was westbound on M-50 at Geiger Road about 1:50 p.m. Tuesday when he struck the rear of a stopped garbage truck being driven by Jeff Miller, 49, of Ida.

Mr. Miller was not hurt, deputies said.