Glen Arbor Woman Killed In Crash

A Glen Arbor woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning on M-72 near Benzonia Trail.

Leelanau County Sheriff's Office deputies and Glen Lake Fire and Rescue personnel were dispatched to the scene of the accident at 7:54am. Upon arrival, responders found two vehicles with extensive damage and two injured drivers. A preliminary investigation determined that a 2016 Toyota SUV was headed south on Benzonia Trail when it failed to stop for the stop sign at M-72. The Toyota crossed into the intersection, and was struck broadside by a westbound 2009 Chevrolet.

The driver of the Chevrolet, a 31-year-old Empire man, was transported to Munson Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Toyota, 81-year-old Suzanne Herendeen of Glen Arbor, was also taken to Munson for treatment of severe injuries. She later died at the hospital of her injuries.

The accident remains under investigation.

Photo credit: Leelanau County Sheriff's Office