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– Silver Lake State Park photo
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 14-year-old boy was injured in a deadly crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Sept. 1.
The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office released further details about the crash in a press release issued Tuesday, Sept. 3.
“On Sunday Sept. 1, 2024 at 5:44 p.m., deputies received a call for an ORV accident at the Silver Lake State Park ORV area,” states Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller in the press release.
“The ORV crash involved a 20-year-old Coopersville man who suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. This person was operating a Honda 450 quad, when he collided with a Can-Am Side by-side. The original caller to Mason-Oceana 911 told dispatchers that a person had dumped their vehicle, was unconscious and not breathing.
“When deputies arrived on scene, Silver Lake State Park rangers were doing CPR. Life EMS and Hart Area Fire Department also responded to the scene. AeroMed was initially put on stand-by for the incident, but did not respond.
“The Can-Am was driven by a 36-year-old Milan, Michigan man who had a 14-year-old male from South Rockwood, Michigan as a passenger in the vehicle. The 14-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the crash and was transported to Trinity Health Mercy Hospital for treatment.
“The crash occurred in the northwest area of the ORV area between the Lake Michigan beach and an area known to dune enthusiasts as ‘Sunset Hill.’
“We do not believe alcohol or drugs to be any factor in this accident. We extend our deepest condolences to the families involved in this tragedy.
“We were assisted at the scene by Mason-Oceana 911, Michigan DNR Parks and Recreation, Life EMS, Hart Area Fire Department, and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for its drone team and accident investigation.”
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