Troopers from the Michigan State Police Wayland Post are investigating a fatal traffic crash that took place on Wednesday, June 24th at approximately 5:00 P.M. on Marsh Road north of Keller Road in Barry County's Orangeville Township.
The crash involved a Honda Accord driven by a 21-year-old Grand Rapids man and a GMC pickup truck driven by a 76-year-old Battle Creek man. The driver of the Honda Accord succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on scene. The driver of the pickup and his 77-year-old female passenger were transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Honda lost control of his vehicle and crossed the center line causing the collision. Preliminary investigation indicates that excessive speed was a factor. Alcohol and/or drug impairment has not been ruled out.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Orangeville Township Fire Department and Wayland EMS.
