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BRUCE CROSSING -- A 73-year-old woman from Bruce Crossing died as the result of a two-vehicle accident Tuesday night. According to the Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 8:20 p.m. deputies responded to a reported two-car Personal Injury Accident located on Highway M-28 near Lepponen Rd. west of Bruce Crossing.
According to a press release, upon arrival, EMS personnel were attempting life saving measures on a female victim. Initial investigation shows two vehicles were involved. As a result of the accident, the 73-year-old female driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced deceased on scene while the 21-year-old female driver of the second vehicle was transported to Aspirus Ironwood Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
The accident is still pending investigation and further details will be released at a later date. Assisting Deputies on scene were the Michigan State Police-Wakefield Post Accident Investigator and Trooper, SONCO South Ambulance Service, Beacon ALS, Bruce Crossing Fire Department, and Lahti's Towing