Camden Township, MI (May 26, 2026) – A 20-year-old Bronson man died and a second man was hurt after a UTV went off the road and rolled over on Alvord Rd near Grant Rd in Camden Township on Monday, May 25, just after 11:10 a.m. The two were riding a Polaris RZR UTV northbound on Alvord Rd when the vehicle left the roadway, struck trees and rocks, and overturned. Carter Pish, the Bronson man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second rider, 19-year-old Carson Drumm of Homer, was airlifted to a hospital in Jackson with injuries. No further details about his condition were available at the time of this report on the accident.
The wreck remains under investigation as deputies work to determine what caused the vehicle to leave the road. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Carter Pish.
What Makes UTV Rollovers So Dangerous on Rural Roads in Michigan?
Utility terrain vehicles, commonly known as UTVs, are designed for off-road use but are increasingly operated on rural roads and gravel paths. Their higher center of gravity makes them more prone to tipping than standard passenger vehicles, particularly when a driver overcorrects, hits an uneven surface, or leaves a paved road at speed. When a rollover happens, occupants can be thrown from the vehicle or pinned underneath it.
Michigan has specific rules about where UTVs may be operated legally, and rural county roads present real risks even for experienced riders. Loose gravel, soft shoulders, and roadside obstacles like trees and rocks can turn a minor drift off the pavement into a fatal collision. Protective gear and rollover cages offer some protection but cannot eliminate the risk entirely.
