On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at approximately 4:14 p.m., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office responded to a rollover accident with multiple injuries on 140th Ave. near 13 Mile Rd.

According to the report, the accident occurred when a 14-year-old male from Big Rapids, driving southbound on 140th Ave., lost control and overturned the vehicle. The two passengers in the vehicle were ejected. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to Corewell Hospital in Big Rapids. A 19-year-old female passenger from Big Rapids sustained serious injuries and was also transported to Corewell Hospital in Big Rapids. An 18-year-old female passenger from Fort Wayne, Indiana, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deputies were assisted by Colfax Township Fire, Morton Township Rescue, Mecosta County EMS, Mid Michigan Medical Examiner's Office, Mecosta County Posse, and Meceola Central Dispatch.