1 Killed, 1 Injured in Mason Township Car Accident
The driver has been identified as Elsie Levan, 77, who died in a crash at Mason Street and Calvin Center Road on October 26.
Candice BondA 77-year-old driver, Elsie Levan, was killed in a car crash at the intersection of Mason Street and Calvin Center Road in Mason Township on October 26, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
What Happened at Mason Street and Calvin Center
Deputies responded to the intersection at about 1:30 p.m. on Monday. The sheriff's office said Levan was driving an SUV eastbound on Mason Street when she failed to yield the right of way. Deputies said another SUV, traveling southbound on Calvin Center Road, struck her vehicle on the driver's side. Levan was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver is a 38-year-old man, and authorities did not comment on the severity of his injuries. The sheriff's office said both drivers were wearing seatbelts.
Where the Cass County Investigation Stands
The crash remains under investigation by the Cass County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said they do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor. No charges have been announced.
Police usually wait to release the names of the people involved until their families have been told. That is why names often come out a day or more later.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Michigan usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
Free Legal Consultation
Paid Advertisement
Hello, we're Candice Bond and Stefano Formica of Bond Legal. We put injured people across Michigan and their families first, walking you through every option so you can make the best decision for your recovery. If you've been injured, or your family has lost someone, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Advertising disclosure
Bond Legal is organized as an LLC in Illinois and as a Professional Corporation in California. Bond Legal, LLC lawyers are licensed in AL, AR, FL, GA, HI, MN, MO, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, WV and WY. Bond Legal, PC lawyers are licensed in CA, CO, IA, IL, MI, MT, TN, TX, and WA. Legal services are limited to the foregoing states. *Candice Bond is licensed in CA, IA, IL, TN, TX & WA only and can be contacted at 17500 Red Hill Ave. #100 Irvine, CA 92614, 949-988-7100, cmbond@bondlegalgroup.com. *Stefano Formica is licensed in CA and NV only. "Pay $0 Unless We Win For You," means that clients have no responsibility to pay Bond Legal any fees or costs except upon a monetary recovery. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Some cases may be co-counseled with other lawyers. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.