On Friday at 7:54 P.M., the Mecosta County Sheriff's office was dispatched to a two vehicle, injury accident on E. Wheatland Ave. near Hewlett St., in the village of Remus. 

The investigation showed that a 58-year-old female from Lake was traveling East bound on E. Wheatland Ave. when she lost control of her vehicle over the center line and hit a 55-year-old female from Blanchard head on, who was traveling West bound on E. Wheatland Ave.

The 58-year-old female from Lake was pronounced dead on scene after all life saving measures had been taken. The second driver was transported to a hospital in Mt. Pleasant by family members for her injuries. The investigation is ongoing and further information will be released at a later time. 

The Mecosta County Sheriff's Department was assisted by Meceola Central Dispatch, Wheatland Twp Fire and Rescue, Mecosta County EMS, AERO Med, The Mecosta County Accident Investigation Team, Mecosta County Sheriff's Posse, Curries Towing, Big Rapids Towing, and the Mid Michigan Medical Examiner Group.