*A 20-year-old Kalamazoo man is dead after crashing his vehicle into a tree Friday evening in Texas Township, according to Michigan State Police.*
The incident happened on South 3rd Street and West PQ Avenue around 6:50 p.m. on Friday, April 17.
The Kalamazoo man was driving in a no-passing zone when he swerved off the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle. He subsequently crashed into a tree, according to Michigan State Police.
The 20-year-old died at the scene. A passenger was hurt but police said their injuries were non-life threatening.
Troopers do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash. Both occupants were reportedly wearing seatbelts.
This incident remains under investigation by Michigan State Police.
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"It was horrible," said a witness who was present at the scene. "Every time I close my eyes that's what I see."
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact Michigan State Police.
Sources:
- WWMT: https://wwmt.com/news/local/crash-kalamazoo-man-3rd-street-dead-dies-no-passing-zone-swerve-oncoming-traffic-pq-ave-passenger-injured-michigan-police-wwmt