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'Mourned Loss of Young Man in Brighton Excavator Accident'

'Mourned Loss of Young Man in Brighton Excavator Accident'

A tragic incident occurred at a construction site in Brighton, where a 23-year-old father named Ryan Starnes lost his life in a workplace accident. Starnes was working at the site of a new $45 million Michigan Department of Transportation project when he was struck by an excavator bucket. His family shared that Starnes was a dedicated and caring father to his 5-year-old son, Luke, who has autism. The accident occurred while Starnes was working alongside his uncle and grandfather, who was his foreman. Starnes' loved ones have fondly remembered his hard work and loving nature, emphasizing how deeply he will be missed. The family has organized an online fundraiser to support Starnes' young son during this difficult time. The Michigan State Police are currently investigating the incident as a workplace accident.

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