Michigan State Police from the Lakeview Post are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Nov. 28, at approximately 5:35 p.m. on M-66 near Peck Lake Road in Berlin Township in Ionia County.
A 2003 Pontiac Aztec driven by Elizabeth Vanderhoff, 39, of Ionia, was northbound when it crossed the centerline and struck a southbound vehicle, a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, driven by Harvey Hansen, 69, of Battle Creek. Vanderhoff was pronounced dead on scene. Her passenger, Andrew Fox, was taken to Butterworth Hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. Harvey Hansen was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital for injuries he sustained, MSP officials said.
State troopers are continuing to investigate the incident. Speed and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the accident. Troopers were assisted on scene by the Berlin-Orange Fire Department, Life EMS, Ionia Public Safety Ionia County Sheriff’s Department, Ionia County Victim’s Advocates, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Reed & Hoppes Towing.
Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Lakeview Post at (855) 677-9178 and speak with Trooper Fick.
