An 81-year-old man from Six Lakes died in a tragic off-road vehicle (ORV) accident in Mecosta County yesterday, as confirmed by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office. The incident took place on Eisenhower Road near 20th Avenue in Millbrook Township, where the man's ORV overturned and landed on him, according to WOODTV.
The sheriff's office reported to the scene around 5 p.m., and despite the response from Mecosta County Emergency Medical Services, the man succumbed to his injuries there the accident was severe and despite the presence of emergency services, his life could not be saved; the specific cause of the rollover has not been disclosed, as stated in a report from MLive. The identity of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
As the community grapples with the sad news, details surrounding the circumstances of the crash remain unclear. WZZM13 confirms the time of deputies' dispatch to the accident site as around 5:30 p.m., which suggests that this unfortunate event occurred in the late afternoon hours, offering no clarity on what might have prompted the fatal turnover of the vehicle.
