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# Paul M. DeVito, 38, Dies in Tractor-Trailer Collision on US-23

Paul M. DeVito, a 38-year-old resident of Plantation, Florida, was fatally injured Monday afternoon when his sport utility vehicle struck a semi-trailer on northbound U.S. 23 in Whiteford Township, Michigan. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash scene and confirmed DeVito’s identity following the collision.

The incident occurred when DeVito’s SUV made contact with the rear section of the tractor-trailer traveling on the busy highway corridor. First responders arrived at the scene to find the vehicle severely damaged from the impact. Investigators from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Troy Goodnough, documented the accident circumstances and gathered evidence to determine contributing factors.

The exact cause of the collision remains under investigation by law enforcement authorities. Sheriff Goodnough’s office is working to establish whether weather conditions, visibility issues, vehicle malfunction, or driver error played a role in the tragic incident. The semi-trailer operator remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. U.S. 23 in the Whiteford Township area experienced traffic disruptions during emergency response and scene processing. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has urged motorists to exercise caution on area roadways.

Source: Channel2 NOW