Michigan State Police say one person is dead following a two car crash Wednesday morning near Stanton in Montcalm County.

It happened near the intersection of M-66 and Sidney Road on the border of Sidney and Evergreen townships, south of Stanton.

Authorities have not released the name of the deceased pending notification of family members.

The intersection was closed for a period of time while emergency crews were on scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation.