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Clam Lake Township Fatal Crash

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Clam Lake Township in Wexford County, N Michigan

WEXFORD COUNTY, MI — On January 22 at approximately 2:00 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post responded to a personal injury traffic crash on M-115 near South 45 Road in Clam Lake Township.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a pickup truck occupied by three individuals was traveling northbound on M-115 when it lost control, crossed the centerline, and collided with a southbound SUV.

The pickup truck was driven by a 50-year-old man from Tustin. A 45-year-old female passenger seated in the front and a 39-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, both also from Tustin, were in the vehicle. The SUV was driven by a 54-year-old man from Ann Arbor.

The 45-year-old female passenger of the pickup truck was pronounced deceased at the scene. All other individuals involved in the crash were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post, the Wexford County Sheriff’s Office, and the Cadillac Fire Department.

Kent County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Crash

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McPherson St NE & Lincoln Lake Ave NE

VERGENNES TOWNSHIP, Mich: On January 21, 2026, just after 3:30 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Lincoln Lake Ave NE, just north of McPherson St NE.

Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle lost control on the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, a 79-year-old Grattan Township man and sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Speed for road conditions is suspected to be a contributing factor; however, the crash remains under investigation by the Kent County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit.

Lincoln Lake Ave was closed between McPherson St and 3 Mile Rd during the investigation and has since been reopened.

Fatal 3 Vehicle Crash on Michigan’s West Side

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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.

Head On Crash In Ida Township Kills One

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Michigan State Police Investigating Fatal Crash

Ida Township, Monroe County: On March 15, 2022, at approximately 7:00 am, troopers from
the Monroe Post were dispatched to a personal injury crash on Lewis Avenue near West Rauch
Road in Ida Township.

From evidence on scene and witness interviews, the following was determined: a U-Haul truck occupied by a 36-year-old male, juvenile male, and driven by a 30- year-old female from Monroe, MI, was traveling north on Lewis Avenue.

The U-Haul truck driver is believed to have fallen asleep, drifting into the southbound lane, and striking a black Chevrolet pickup driven by a 46-year-old male from Petersburg, MI. The U-Haul truck then
proceeded to crash head on with a green Jeep Patriot, driven by a 60-year-old male from Ida, MI, overturning the Jeep.

The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead on scene. All other occupants involved in the crash reported no injuries. At this time, it is unclear whether excessive speeds or intoxicating substances were a factor in the crash.

Troopers were assisted on scene by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Ida Township
Volunteer Fire Department, and Monroe Community Ambulance.

Wrong Way Driver On Eastbound I-96 Kills Motorcycle Passenger

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Wrong Way Driver Kills One, Injures a Second on I-96

Via Michigan State Police:

Fatal Crash: On July 31 2021 at approximately 3:15 AM, MSP Detroit Regional Communication Center (DRCC) began receiving calls of a wrong-way driver traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-96.

Shortly after they began receiving calls of crash at eastbound I-96 and Meyers. Preliminary investigation revealed that the wrong way driver of a passenger car stuck a motorcycle that had a rider and passenger. The motorcycle caught fire after the collision.

The female rider of the motorcycle was killed on impact. The male driver of the motorcycle has serious injuries and is in a local hospital.

Alcohol Is Suspected

The 33 year old male driver of the wrong way vehicle was treated and released from a local hospital and is currently being lodged at the Detroit Detention Center. Alcohol is suspected and the at fault driver has one prior alcohol offense. Pends prosecutor review.