Laura Sluiter Obituary – A fatal rollover crash occurred in Joyfield Township on Wednesday, resulting in the death of a woman, as reported by the Benzie County Sheriff’s Office. The deceased passenger has been identified as Laura Sluiter, a 51-year-old resident of McBain. It was determined that she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, according to the sheriff’s office.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver, a 75-year-old individual, may have experienced a medical emergency before the crash. The driver was promptly transported to Munson Medical Center Traverse City, where they are currently receiving treatment for critical injuries.
According to the sheriff’s office, it is believed that the truck they were traveling in was heading westbound on Cadillac Highway when it veered across the center line, left the road, collided with multiple trees, and ultimately rolled over.
Authorities have ruled out alcohol and speed as contributing factors in this tragic incident.