On Saturday, June 7, at approximately 12:57 p.m., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Perry Avenue in front of Culver’s for a two-vehicle crash.

he investigation revealed that a 19-year-old man, from Big Rapids, was traveling westbound on Perry Avenue while a 77-year-old man, from Reed City, was turning eastbound onto Perry Avenue. The 77-year-old proceeded to pull out, colliding with the younger driver’s vehicle. The older man, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from his vehicle.

The 77-year-old was airlifted to a Grand Rapids hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 19-year-old was evaluated at the scene and released.

Deputies were assisted by Mecosta County EMS, Big Rapids City Fire/Rescue, Meceola Central Dispatch, Big Rapids Towing, and M&M Towing.