According to a statement released by Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast, Monday, Oct. 21, “It is my unfortunate duty to advise all of you of a fatal crash that took place in Oceana County over the past weekend.”
Mast stated that the location was on East Madison Road near Maple Island in Colfax Township. “This is a gravel section of Madison Road in a very rural area of Oceana County.” This incident took place Saturday, Oct. 19 at 12:08 p.m.
“The Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the above-listed location for a single vehicle injury accident. Upon arrival, there deputies found a 31-year-old Grand Rapids man had been operating a 2014 Kawasaki Side-by-Side vehicle westbound on Madison Road when he lost control. The vehicle then rolled over, and a 19-year-old passenger who was riding in the back seat suffered injuries which turned out to be fatal,” Mast explained. “The driver and another 19-year-old front seat passenger sustained minor injuries, (however), they refused treatment.”
Mast added that the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Life EMS, Walkerville Rescue and the Michigan State Police.
“The incident is still under investigation, (and) we ask that everyone keep the family in their thoughts.”
