It’s that time of year when drivers need to watch out for snowplows. A worker was just trying to do his job and clear the roads when a drunk driver crossed the centerline. The snowplow couldn’t stop and sliced the pickup truck in half. 

Drunk Michigan driver hits snowplow as his truck gets chopped in half 

Police officers responded to reports of a wreck around 7:50 PM on M-26 Junction Road in Houghton County’s Osceola Township to find a pickup truck that was split in half. 

The driver of the northbound truck lost control and started sliding sideways before crossing the centerline. He struck a snowplow heading south, which split the truck into two pieces. 

Both drivers and a passenger in the plow were transported to UP Health Systems Portage by Mercy EMS. The condition of each person is currently unknown. 

According to M Live, responding officers believe that alcohol is a factor in the crash. However, the incident is still being investigated. It’s unclear which driver may have been operating under the influence. 

Police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel from eight different agencies assisted the Michigan State Police at the scene. I would like to know how fast each truck was traveling. The impact had enough force the slice the pickup in half! 

However, plow blades have to be sharp to effectively cut through snow and ice. The cutting edge is often made of tungsten carbide, a metal that stays sharper than conventional steel blade edges. 

Also, plow operators regularly sharpen the cutting edges with a file, friend, or honing stone. Blades are often replaced after 18 to 24 months of use. This seems like important stuff to keep in mind during the winter. Give plows enough space to safely operate.