LEROY TOWNSHIP, MI - A transit van and an SUV were involved in a fatal collision in Leroy Township on Wednesday afternoon, according to Michigan State Police.
A report by WKZO states that the crash occurred in the area of M-66 and B Drive South at about 1:40 p.m. MSP's investigation determined that a man was driving a Lincoln SUV eastbound and failed to stop at the traffic signal at the intersection. The SUV crashed into the van as it traveled southbound on M-66.
The driver of the Lincoln, a 71-year-old man from Battle Creek, died in the wreck. He was not wearing a seat belt, State Police said. The van driver, a 51-year-old East Leroy man, sustained injuries that were not life-threatening and was transported to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.
A stretch of M-66 was closed for over three hours while the scene was being cleared and investigated.
As more information becomes available, our Michigan car accident lawyer will update this news blog.
