Mills Township, MI (June 3, 2026) – Troopers said a 64-year-old man died after a vehicle struck a tractor on Greenwood Road near Henderson Lake Road in Mills Township, according to Michigan State Police. The collision happened around 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday.
Preliminary findings indicate an 83-year-old Prescott man was driving a 2014 Dodge Caravan southbound on Greenwood Road when the vehicle hit a small Ford tractor operated by another Prescott resident.
Investigators said the tractor operator was thrown from the equipment during the crash and suffered catastrophic injuries. He was pronounced dead at the roadway. The identity of the man who lost his life has not been released.
No additional information about the driver of the Dodge Caravan has been made public. The story is still developing. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the man who died.
Why Crashes Involving Farm Equipment Can Be Especially Dangerous
Crashes involving tractors and other farm equipment can lead to severe injuries because agricultural vehicles are often smaller, slower, and less protected than passenger vehicles. On rural roads, drivers may approach farm machinery quickly and have limited time to react.
Many tractors are not designed to withstand high-speed roadway impacts. In some cases, operators may be thrown from the equipment, especially when seat restraints or enclosed cabs are not present. Visibility can also become a concern when farm vehicles travel along narrow roads or near curves and hills.
Rural crashes may require longer emergency response times depending on the distance from nearby medical facilities. Investigators often review roadway conditions, vehicle speeds, and sightlines when examining these types of collisions.
