Mecosta Township — The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office reported that black ice contributed to a rollover on U.S. 131 Thursday evening.
At 11:21 p.m. on February 28, Mecosta County deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash north of the 8 Mile Road exit. According to a news release, a 27-year-old Chicago man driving south on U.S. 131 lost control of his vehicle due to black ice. The vehicle veered off the road, collided with the 8 Mile Road exit sign, and overturned.
Mecosta County EMS transported two passengers, a 55-year-old man and a 31-year-old man from Chicago, to Corewell Health with non-life-threatening injuries.
After a day of mist and light rain, temperatures dropped to as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing all weekend, with lows in the teens.
When winter weather affects road conditions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that drivers slow down and increase their following distance. In addition, keep emergency supplies in your vehicle and don’t let the gas or battery run out.
