On Monday, Sep. 22, 2025, at 3:33 p.m., emergency personnel was dispatched to the intersection of 15 Mile Road and 220th Avenue in Big Rapids Township for a fatal two-vehicle accident.

The investigation revealed that an 89-year-old man from Big Rapids was travelling on 220th Avenue and crossed over 15 Mile Road. While crossing, the man pulled out in front of a 20-year-old woman from Big Rapids, who was travelling westbound on 15 Mile Road.

The 89-year-old man was fatally injured from the crash, while the female was transported to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids for non-life-threatening injuries.

Deputies were assisted on scene by Big Rapids Fire/Rescue, Mecosta County EMS, and the Mecosta County Sheriff's Posse.