Fatal 3 Vehicle Crash on Michigan’s West Side

M-66 Near Haysmer Rd

Michigan State Police Sixth District (W Michigan) Fatal 3 Vehicle MVC

Traffic Crash Ionia County: At 6:58 a.m, January 21 2026., troopers from the Lakeview post responded to a three-vehicle crash on M-66 near Haysmer.

A southbound, single-occupant vehicle lost control and crossed into the northbound lane, striking a pickup truck and then a second northbound vehicle.

The southbound vehicle was driven by a 72-year-old male from Belding, who was transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The pickup truck was driven by a 44-year-old male from Orleans. The second northbound vehicle was driven by a 17-year-old female, with a 15-year-old female passenger.

The remaining individuals were treated and released for minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.