MARTINY TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old woman from Mecosta was killed Tuesday evening in a two-vehicle crash on 14 Mile Road near 92nd Ave.
According to a June 25 news release from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the crash around 5:41 p.m. and determined that an 18-year-old Mecosta man was driving east on 14 Mile Road when he entered a curve and crossed the centerline, striking a westbound vehicle driven by the woman.
A 72-year-old passenger in the westbound vehicle, also from Mecosta, was taken to Corewell Health hospital in Big Rapids with non-life-threatening injuries.
The 18-year-old driver was also taken to the same hospital with minor injuries. The 57-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor. The crash remains under investigation.
Emergency crews from the Chippewa/Martiny Fire Department, Morton Township Rescue, Mecosta County EMS and the Mecosta County Posse assisted at the scene.