
08/09/2025
State Police Investigate Fatal Crash Involving Farm Vehicle
CASS COUNTY, MICH. Michigan State Police (MSP) Niles Post troopers are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday August 6 around 3:30 p.m. on Calvin Center Rd near Calvin Hill St in Calvin Township.
A southbound pickup on Calvin Center Rd collided with the rear of a John Deere farm tractor traveling in the same direction. The tractor driver, a 73-year-old Cassopolis man, died at the scene. The pickup driver, a 36-year-old Marcellus man, and his passengers sustained minor injuries and were wearing seatbelts. Drugs and alcohol are not suspected factors. Distracted driving may have contributed to the crash.
"Drivers in rural Michigan should expect slow-moving farm vehicles this time of year," said Lt. DuWayne Robinson, Fifth District Public Information Officer. "Obey the speed limit to allow time to react to large, slow-moving tractors.
Keep hands on the wheel and eyes on the road to minimize distractions and ensure safety." The investigation is ongoing.