Burlington Township, Michigan – A 54-year-old woman was killed early Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash on M-60 in Burlington Township, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the collision happened under icy and snow-drifted conditions, contributing to hazardous travel in the area. A second person was transported to a hospital for treatment, and the highway was closed for several hours while investigators processed the scene.
Incident Overview
The crash occurred at approximately 7 a.m. Friday on M-60 near 9 Mile Road, about one mile northeast of Union City, officials said.
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office confirmed two vehicles were involved. A woman from Morrice, Michigan, died at the scene, while another individual suffered injuries serious enough to require hospital care.
Timeline of Events
Deputies responded to the crash around 7 a.m. on Friday morning.
Investigators said the crash happened during conditions described as icy with snow drifts along the roadway. Emergency responders arrived, secured the scene, and began the crash investigation.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and a second person was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Following the collision, M-60 was closed for several hours while deputies and crash investigators worked to document evidence and clear the roadway. Officials later confirmed the road has since reopened to traffic.
Details From the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
The sheriff’s office said the woman killed was 54 years old and lived in Morrice, Michigan. Her name has not been released as deputies work to notify family members.
Officials said the crash involved two cars, though no additional details were provided about the direction each vehicle was traveling, whether either driver lost control, or if a vehicle crossed the center line.
A second person involved in the crash was transported to a hospital, but authorities did not release their name, age, or condition.
Road Closure and Ongoing Investigation
Authorities closed M-60 for several hours as crash investigators processed the scene. This type of closure is common in fatal crashes, especially when weather conditions may have contributed and investigators need time to document skid marks, vehicle positions, roadway conditions, and other evidence.
The sheriff’s office said the cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no further information has been released at this time.
