A fatal two-vehicle collision during severe winter conditions claimed the life of a 54-year-old Morrice woman this morning in Burlington Township, Michigan. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office indicated that deputies responded at around 7 a.m. to the crash site on M-60 near 9 Mile Road, where icy roadways with snow drifts contributed to the tragic event, as MLive reported.
According to statements made to WZZM 13, while the identity of the deceased woman is being withheld pending family notification, the crash involved another individual who was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the incident. M-60 was subsequently closed for multiple hours to facilitate an in-depth investigation by the authorities. The road has since been reopened to traffic.
As the cause of the crash remains under active investigation, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is gathering details surrounding the circumstances of the collision. Law enforcement agencies attending the scene alongside the sheriff's office included the Michigan State Police, Burlington Fire Department, Union City Fire Department, and Marshall Area Fire Fighters Association, as per FOX 17.
Officials urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash or holds relevant information to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation by contacting Lieutenant Benjamin Hess at 269-781-0880 or by providing anonymous tips through Silent Observer at 269-964-3888, according to the sheriff's office and confirmed by the sources covering the incident. This case continues to unfold as detectives piece together the moments leading up to the collision in hopes of bringing clarity to this winter traffic tragedy.
