Fatal Branch County crash

A Branch County man died in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend in Sherwood Township.

Michigan State Police were called shortly after midnight Friday to Oliverda Road, south of Blossom Road in response to a crash with injuries.

Troopers determined that the driver, a 55-year-old Sherwood man, was driving north on Oliverda Road when his vehicle crossed the center line, went off the road and struck a tree head-on.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt, authorities said.

A front-seat passenger, the driver’s son, was not injured and was wearing his seatbelt.

Check Also

Severe weather possible this afternoon and evening

Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, primarily between about 2pm and 9pm. Damaging …

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *