A 34-year-old man from the Elsie area was killed, and several other people were seriously injured last night in a multi-vehicle crash on North Hollister Road, just south of French Road in Duplain Township, Clinton County. The collision was reported at about 8:40 p.m., and deputies said the roadway was blocked while emergency crews worked the scene. Rescuers provided on-scene care, used extrication to reach victims, and transported the most seriously hurt to area hospitals. Authorities said the investigation into what caused the crash is ongoing.
Crash details from deputies
Clinton County sheriff's deputies said the collision occurred when a southbound driver crossed into the path of northbound traffic. They identified the person who died as a 34-year-old man from the Elsie area. Those details were reported by MLive.
Where the injured were taken
Several people with serious injuries were taken to the University of Michigan Health–Sparrow Lansing Hospital for treatment. The Lansing hospital is the region's primary acute-care center and handles emergency cases from across mid-Michigan.
Response and on-scene work
First responders at the scene included St. Johns police, along with Ovid, Middlebury, and Elsie fire departments and crews from Clinton Area Ambulance and Eaton Area EMS, deputies said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and others were taken to hospitals with serious injuries. Units were reported on scene at about 8:40 p.m., and road crews worked to clear debris before reopening the roadway. The initial account of responders and timing was detailed by MLive.
Investigation underway
The Clinton County Sheriff's Office says the crash remains under investigation and asked anyone with information or video to contact investigators. For general county contact information and non-emergency follow-up, see Clinton County. Officials said they will release additional details once the next of kin are notified and the on-scene work is complete.
