On Friday, Apr. 10 , 2026, at approximately 2:45 a.m., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, Big Rapids Department of Public Safety, and Ferris State University Police responded to a single motor vehicle crash at 1127 Fuller Avenue near Hillcrest and Appleridge Apartments.

According to the wreck report, the accident occurred after a 19-year-old male, from Morley, drove to the end of Fuller Avenue and entered an unpaved road. The vehicle then struck a large boulder, rolled several times, and struck a tree.

The driver was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at scene. The vehicle was also occupied by a 14-year-old male from Six Lakes, an 18-year-old male from Rockford, and 19-year-old male from Fremont. They were all taken to Corewell Hospital in Big Rapids with non-life threatening injuries. Alcohol is believed to be a factor.

Deputies were assisted by Big Rapids Fire, Big Rapids Rescue, Mecosta County EMS, Mid Michigan Medical Examiner's Office, and Meceola Central Dispatch.