Victim of deadly crash was driving Consumers Energy truck, deputies say

Posted By: EN Todayon: July 28, 2025In: General Energy News

ZEELAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A man who died after being thrown from a vehicle during a crash in Zeeland Township was driving a Consumers Energy truck, deputies say.

Deputies: 1 dead after Zeeland Township crash

Around 7:30 p.m. Friday, the 43-year-old Blendon Township man was headed south on 88th Avenue in a Consumers Energy F-550 truck approaching Ransom Street, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. A 64-year-old Park Township woman was headed west on Ransom Street in a Toyota Corolla.

The two collided, throwing the man from the truck. He died at the scene, according to deputies.

The woman in the Toyota was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

In a statement provided to News 8, Consumers Energy said it was “devastated” by the loss.

“Our hearts are with our coworker’s family and loved ones, and we are providing resources to support our fellow coworkers who have known and worked with him,” Consumers said. “We encourage the public to be safe while traveling and to keep this person and his family in their thoughts.”

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.