BETHEL TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB/WNWN) – The Michigan State Police have released the name of the person killed in a Branch County crash late Friday afternoon.
Laurie Bradley of Bath was a passenger in a pickup truck that was struck by a SUV at the intersection of Gilead Lake and Sikorski Roads at about 5:35 p.m..
Bradley was pronounced dead at the scene.
State Police say the driver of the SUV was traveling east on Sikorski when the vehicle failed to stop at stop sign at the intersection.
The SUV struck a southbound pickup truck causing both vehicles to leave the road and go into a ditch.
The drivers of both vehicles were transported to Bronson Hospital of Kalamazoo in critical condition. Two passengers in the SUV were taken to Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital where they were treated for their injuries and released.
The names of the other persons involved in the crash have not been released.
The investigation is still ongoing but alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
Troopers were assisted on scene by Bronson and Coldwater firefighters and Life Ambulance Service.