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Police investigate fatal crash in Washtenaw County

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A two vehicle crash in Washtenaw County left one man dead.

Michigan State Police responded to the crash on Willis Road near Hitchingham Road in Augusta Township at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday September 12.

They say a 2003 Ford F-250 was eastbound on Willis Road and crossed into oncoming traffic colliding head on with a 2002 Ford F-250 traveling westbound.

The driver of the westbound vehicle was taken to the hospital, and later pronounced dead at the scene. Police have identified the victim as 24-year-old Derek Zywicki of Belleville.

The driver of the 2003 Ford F-250 was a 20-year-old and refused medical treatment at the scene. They were released while police investigate.

The crash is still under investigation. If you witnessed the crash please contact the MSP Brighton Post at 810-227-1051.