A man in his 70’s died in a single car crash shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 in the area of 108th Avenue and 38th Street in Cheshire Township in Allegan County, according to an Allegan County Sheriff’s news release.
The victim’s name is not being released until next of kin are notified. According to a witness, the vehicle was traveling westbound on 108th Avenue and crossed the center line, riding along the ditch on the south side of the roadway.
The vehicle continued down the ditch into the wooded area striking several trees coming to a stop approximately 40 feet off the roadway. There was no braking throughout the incident, the release said.
The crash remains under investigation. Police say neither alcohol or speed appear to be a factor. Bloomingdale Fire Department and Life EMS assisted sheriff’s deputies on scene.
