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.