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Fiery car crash in Grattan Twp. leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

A 62-year-old Cannon Township man died as a result of the early morning crash.
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The investigation into the cause of the crash is now underway.

KENT COUNTY, Mich. — One person is dead after a fiery car crash in Grattan Township early Thursday morning.

Police say the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of Lincoln Lake Road and Five Mile Road. 

Investigation on scene showed a Toyota Tacoma, driven by a 62-year-old Cannon Township man, was traveling on Five Mile Road when he ran a stop sign. That's when police say an oncoming Dodge Ram, driven by a 23-year-old Belding man, struck the passenger side of the Tacoma. 

The Tacoma caught fire as a result of the crash. The 62-year-old man, was trapped inside the burning vehicle and was later pronounced dead at the scene. Police are withholding his identity at this time.

The 23-year-old sustained serious injuries.

The KCSO is continuing to investigate the crash.

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