Kingsley Man Killed In Crash

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 7, 2017

A 25-year-old Kingsley man was killed while plowing his driveway Wednesday after being struck by a driver who lost control of her vehicle.

Grand Traverse Sheriff's Office and Kingsley Fire and Ambulance personnel were dispatched to the scene of the accident at 5:40pm on Voice Road just east of Summit City Road. According to the Sheriff's Office, a 29-year-old Maple City woman lost control of her vehicle and left the roadway. The car struck the Kingsley man, who was snow blowing his driveway. The man died at the scene of the accident.

Authorities had not yet released the victim's identity as of Wednesday night. The crash remains under investigation. According to Grand Traverse 911, over 70 fender-benders and rollover accidents were reported Wednesday across the region, which saw the season's first heavy snowfall and icy roads.

 

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