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Leelanau County authorities responded to fatal motor vehicle collision in Northport
Northport, MI (Leelanau County) – Authorities in Leelanau County responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision at approximately 8,527 North West Bay Shore Drive in Northport.
Preliminary reports indicate the crash involved three vehicles.
One individual sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Two additional patients were evaluated for injuries, including one individual suffering from a severe head injury.
Emergency medical personnel are providing treatment, and law enforcement remains on scene conducting a full investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.
Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.
The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.