Dimondale, MI (June 4, 2026) – An 81-year-old Dimondale man died and two others were seriously hurt in a head-on collision on Bishop Hwy near Creyts Rd late Tuesday, June 2. The wreck occurred at approximately 10:40 p.m.
The man was driving a 2013 Ford Econoline van westbound on Bishop Hwy when it crossed the center line and struck a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro traveling in the opposite direction: the van’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
An 80-year-old passenger from Dimondale who was riding in the van, along with the 41-year-old Lansing man driving the Camaro, were both taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Bishop Hwy was shut down between Waverly and Creyts roads for approximately four hours following the accident.
No names were released in the initial report on the crash. What caused the van to cross the center line is not yet known, and the formal review is ongoing. We extend our condolences to the family of the man who died, and wish those hurt a full recovery.
What Factors Are Reviewed After a Late-Night Center-Line Crossing Crash in Michigan?
Late-night crashes involving a vehicle crossing the center line often prompt a closer look at several possible contributing factors, including driver fatigue, a medical episode, or impairment. When a collision happens after 10 p.m. on a rural road, reduced visibility and lighter traffic can mean the crash goes unwitnessed, making physical evidence from the vehicles and roadway especially valuable. Michigan State Police typically analyze tire marks, vehicle data recorders, and the point of contact to reconstruct how the vehicles moved before hitting each other.
In Michigan, a serious injury or fatal crash on a state highway triggers a formal reconstruction process that can take weeks to complete. Investigators look at both the roadway geometry and any pre-crash driver behavior that can be established through available evidence. Road closures of several hours are standard following a fatal head-on collision, as troopers need time to document the scene thoroughly before traffic is allowed to resume.
