Billy Putman Opens Up About Loss, Recovery and His Push to Prevent Future Crashes

Billy Putman says the public can play a role in helping prevent future tragedies as he pushes for changes aimed at making Michigan roads safer.

CARO, Michigan - Billy Putman says the crash that killed three members of his family changed his life forever, and now he is pushing for accountability and changes he believes could help prevent future tragedies on Tuscola County roads.

Putman’s parents, Bill and Barb Putman, were killed in the September 2025 crash, along with his sister in law, Megan Pu…