Oxford Township
Coverage of Oxford Township in the Nexus archive.
- MIOSHA investigating 3 unrelated trench collapses within a week in Southeast Michigan
Three unrelated trench collapses occurred in Southeast Michigan within a week, with one resulting in a fatality. MIOSHA is investigating incidents in Oxford, Orion, and Handy townships, involving construction workers trapped during trench work for septic systems, sewer installations, and underground tanks.
- Worker killed, 2 others injured during 3 separate trench collapses in Southeast Michigan
Three separate trench collapses at construction sites in Southeast Michigan resulted in one worker's death and injuries to two others. The incidents occurred in Handy Township, Orion Township, and Oxford Township, with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigating all cases.
- Worker rescued from second trench collapse within 24 hours in Oakland County
A 25-year-old Clarkston man was rescued after a trench collapse in Orion Township, Oakland County, on July 1. This marks the second trench collapse within 24 hours in northern Oakland County, following a similar incident in Oxford Township on June 30 where a 35-year-old worker was rescued. Both workers were hospitalized but are expected to recover.
- 1 in critical condition after crash with semi-truck in Oxford Township
A 30-year-old man from Attica Township was critically injured after a 2014 Buick Regal collided with a 2024 Western Star semi-truck on North Lapeer Road in Oxford Township. The crash occurred around 5 a.m. on June 17 when the semi-truck turned into the Buick's path. The truck driver was unharmed, and investigators ruled out alcohol or drug involvement.