NELSON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A crash on Northland Drive early Wednesday left one man dead and two others injured. The incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. between Coan Street and Ritchie Avenue.
According to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, a southbound vehicle crossed the center line, colliding head-on with a northbound vehicle. The impact caused both vehicles to strike a third vehicle traveling south on Northland Drive.
The driver of the northbound vehicle, a 63-year-old man from Howard City, was pronounced dead at the scene. The at-fault driver, a 26-year-old man from Morley, and a 37-year-old man from Trufant were both transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Aero-med was dispatched to provide medical care for one of the injured drivers.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the crash. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.