A 24-year-old Rockford man died last Wednesday when the car he was riding in turned in front of another vehicle.
According to the Michigan State Police Rockford Post, the accident occurred about 11:17 p.m., May 18, at 14 Mile and Northland Drive, in Algoma Township.
The investigation showed that the driver of a 2001 Ford Mustang, a 22-year-old Rockford resident, was traveling westbound on M-57 (14 Mile) when he turned left (south) on to Northland Drive and turned into the path of an eastbound 2008 Buick Enclave driven by a Cedar Springs man.
The driver of the Buick wasn’t treated for any injuries at the scene, while the driver of the Mustang was transferred to the hospital. The passenger of the Mustang, Luke Haworth-Hoeppner, 24, of Rockford, was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.
Police said alcohol is thought to be a factor in the crash.
Assisting at the scene was the Kent County Sheriff Department, Algoma Fire Department, and Rockford Ambulance.
The crash remains under investigation.