On Tuesday, June 24, at approximately 5:41 p.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to investigate a fatal two-vehicle crash on 14 Mile Road near 92nd Avenue in Martiny Township.

According to the investigation, an 18-year-old man from Mecosta was traveling eastbound on 14 Mile Road near the curves by 92nd Avenue when he crossed over the centerline. His vehicle then struck a westbound vehicle operated by a 57-year-old woman from Mecosta.

The 18-year-old driver was transported by Mecosta County EMS to Corewell Health Hospital in Big Rapids with minor injuries. The 57-year-old driver of the westbound vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. A 72-year-old female passenger in the westbound vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was also transported to Corewell Health Hospital in Big Rapids. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.

Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Chippewa-Martiny Fire Department, Morton Township Rescue, Mecosta County EMS and the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Posse.