Woman killed in M-28 crash near Bruce Crossing

A 73-year-old woman died and a 21-year-old woman was taken to a hospital after a two-car crash Tuesday night.

Ontonagon County Sheriff's Office deputies responded about 8:20 p.m. Nov. 3 to M-28 near Lepponen Road, west of Bruce Crossing.

Emergency medical personnel were attempting lifesaving measures when deputies arrived. The older driver, a Bruce Crossing resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. The younger driver was taken to Aspirus Ironwood Hospital for evaluation and treatment.

A Michigan State Police Wakefield Post crash investigator and trooper assisted, along with ambulance crews, the Bruce Crossing Fire Department and Lahti's Towing. The sheriff's office said the crash remains under investigation.

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