Muskegon, MI
(
Nov 05, 2026
) -
A fatal crash involving a pickup truck towing a trailer and a passenger car occurred on US 2 near Pentoga Trail in Crystal Falls Township, Michigan, on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Iron County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the two-vehicle collision at about 12:26 p.m. Authorities said the pickup was traveling east with three people inside, while the passenger car was headed west with one occupant.
The person in the passenger car was pronounced dead at the scene. One person from the pickup was taken to Aspirus Iron River Hospital for treatment of injuries. The severity of those injuries was not reported. Authorities were withholding names until relatives could be notified.
The response brought together local and state agencies. The Crystal Falls Police Department, Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Crystal Falls Fire Department and Iron County Search and Rescue assisted sheriff’s deputies. Aspirus EMS, the Iron County Road Commission and Iron County Central Dispatch also provided assistance.
Michigan State Police accident investigators were among those assisting with the case. The Iron County Sheriff’s Office continued to investigate the cause of the collision; the available information did not establish how the vehicles came into contact.
People affected by a crash in Crystal Falls Township, Michigan, may find it useful to retain crash reports, medical records and insurance correspondence. A qualified attorney can answer questions about insurance coverage and applicable Michigan law.
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