An early morning crash today in Blendon Township left one woman dead and a man critically injured, according to deputies. The collision occurred around 5:15 a.m. at the intersection of Port Sheldon Street and 72nd Avenue. As reported by WOODTV, a northbound semi-truck failed to stop at an all-way stop and struck an eastbound GMC Sierra pickup truck. Both vehicles ended up in a nearby ditch.
A 59-year-old woman from Zeeland, who was a passenger in the pickup, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 56-year-old driver of the pickup was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
The semi-truck driver, a 54-year-old man from Butler, Kentucky, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital.
The intersection was closed for several hours during the investigation, according to WZZM 13.
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call (616) 738-4000, as reported by FOX 17.
