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Tragic Crash Claims Three Lives, Several Injured in Michigan

9/28/2025

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Three members of the Putman family died in a car crash in Tuscola County, Michigan.
The deceased are Bill 'Papa' Putman, Barb 'Neenee' Putman, and Megan Putman; they were pronounced dead at the scene.
Five other family members, including children, were hospitalized after a semi-truck crash that allegedly ran a stop sign; Florida driver, 55, was arrested; charges are pending.

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Three members of the Putman family died in a car crash in Tuscola County, Michigan.
The deceased are Bill 'Papa' Putman, Barb 'Neenee' Putman, and Megan Putman; they were pronounced dead at the scene.
Five other family members, including children, were hospitalized after a semi-truck crash that allegedly ran a stop sign; Florida driver, 55, was arrested; charges are pending.