An 18-year old Howard City man is dead following a one car accident in Montcalm County on Saturday. 

 

Police responded to W Lake Montcalm Rd near N Amy School Rd.for a vehicle fire. 

 

When officers arrived to the scene, they discovered a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee occupied by an 18-year old male and an 18 year old female both from from Howard City.

 

An initial investigation revealed the SUV traveling west on W Lake Montcalm Rd when it began to drive slightly off the north side of the road. The driver over-corrected, crossed back over the road and ran off the south side where it struck a tree.

 

Upon coming to a rest, the vehicle caught on fire.

 

The passenger was able to escape the vehicle and was transported by ambulance to the hospital.

 

The 18-year old driver, Reece Anthony Nice, was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

The crash remains under investigation.