78-Year-Old Pewamo Resident Dies After ATV Crash at Ionia County Intersection
A 78-year-old Pewamo resident died after an ATV crash at an intersection in Lyons Township, Ionia County. The rider failed to yield and was hit by a westbound vehicle, then airlifted to Butterworth Hospital where they died.
Fatal Crash at Blue Water Highway and Cook Road Leaves One Dead
A 78-year-old Pewamo resident has died after being hit by a vehicle while riding an all-terrain vehicle in Ionia County on Sunday afternoon.
The accident occurred around 1:45 p.m. at the intersection of Blue Water Highway and Cook Road in Lyons Township, according to the Ionia County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities confirmed the victim was a Pewamo resident operating the ATV and failed to stop at the intersection. The rider was ejected from the ATV after colliding with a westbound vehicle.
The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, according to the sheriff's office. They were airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where they died from their injuries.
Authorities have not released the victim's name. The Ionia County Sheriff's Office did not report whether the other driver was injured.
Emergency Response and Investigation
The Pewamo Fire Department, Life Ambulance Services, Aeromed helicopter, and Rueh's Towing all assisted with the response at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation by Ionia County deputies.
Sources confirm the collision happened on a signed intersection where the ATV operator failed to yield before crossing East Blue Water Highway at Cook Road.
The accident occurred on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with the fatality announced Monday morning.
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