Man Dies After Vehicle Crashes in Lapeer County
A Lapeer County man is dead following a car crash on Tuesday night.
Thirty-three year-old Corey Blatt of Marlette was driving a 2000 Ford Expedition and was heading west on Clifford Road in Burlington Township. According to WNEM, Blatt failed to navigate a turn and went off the road causing the vehicle to roll multiple times. Blatt was not wearing a seat-belt and was partially ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Three passengers in the vehicle were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police believe alcohol and excessive speed were factors in the crash.
The Lapeer County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the accident. Anyone with information is asked to call (810) 245-1381.