MANISTEE — At 7:30 a.m. March 4 troopers from the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post responded to Faylor Road near Marilla Road in Cleon Township for a traffic crash.
According to a March 4 news release, a Manistee County plow truck was traveling westbound on Faylor Road, salting the roadway. As the plow truck crested a hill, an SUV traveling eastbound lost control, crossed the center line and collided with the plow truck.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the roadway was icy, and the eastbound SUV was in an out-of-control skid which caused the crash. The 17-year-old male driver of the SUV succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the Manistee County plow truck was uninjured.
“This is an unfortunate accident that has left a family and community mourning the loss of a young life,” Lt. Ashley Miller said. “Please continue to keep those involved in your thoughts during this difficult time.”
Troopers were assisted by the MSP Motor Carrier Division, Manistee County Sheriff’s Office, Cleon Fire Department, Maple Grove Fire Department, Thompsonville Fire Department, Thompsonville EMS, and Mobile Medical Response (MMR).