VEVAY, Ingham County, Mich., Oct. 27, 2026 — A woman died on Sunday afternoon, October 25, after a two-vehicle crash on W Dansville Road near Ives Road in Vevay Township, according to the Ingham County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies were called to the scene around 4:30 p.m. for a report of a crash involving two vehicles. One vehicle was driven by a 72-year-old Haslett man with a 72-year-old Haslett woman riding as a passenger. Investigators said that vehicle was struck by a second vehicle driven by a 34-year-old St. Johns man carrying a 62-year-old St. Johns passenger.
The 72-year-old Haslett woman died at the scene from injuries suffered in the crash, deputies reported. Her fellow passenger, the 72-year-old Haslett man, was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The two men from St. Johns were not hospitalized and were released at the scene.
The road was closed for a time while crews worked the crash, and has since reopened. The Ingham Regional Crash Investigation Team assisted deputies in examining the scene, and the case remains under investigation. The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
Our sympathies are with the family of the person who lost their life.
Intersection Safety in Michigan
The crash was reported at W Dansville Road and Ives Road in Vevay. Readers following crash news in Ingham County can find more about intersections across the state on our guide to Michigan intersections.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are fatal crashes like this one investigated?
Local deputies typically document the scene, measure skid marks and vehicle damage, and interview witnesses and surviving occupants. Specialized crash teams, like the regional unit that assisted here, often help reconstruct how the collision happened.
How long do these investigations usually take?
Timelines vary widely. Basic findings may come out within days, but full reconstruction reports, especially those involving a fatality, can take weeks or longer to finalize.
Does impairment typically factor into fatal crashes?
It can, but it isn't assumed. Investigators generally test for alcohol or drug impairment as part of routine crash protocol and release findings only once confirmed.
Where do fatal crashes most often happen?
Many occur on rural or two-lane roads where speeds are higher, and intersections may lack traffic signals, similar to the rural stretch where this crash took place.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Vevay, Michigan
If you're involved in a crash in a rural area like Vevay Township, start by checking yourself and others for injuries, then call 911 right away. Stay as still as possible until paramedics clear you, since some injuries aren't obvious right after impact. Once you're safe, get checked by a doctor even if you feel fine; adrenaline can mask pain for hours or days. Keep a record of who responded, any citations issued, and the names of witnesses nearby. Follow up with the sheriff's office if you're asked to provide a statement, and give yourself time to recover both physically and emotionally before making other decisions.
