CROTON TWP., Mich. – A Grand Rapids man died Tuesday night in a crash in Newaygo County.
Michigan State Police say that Peter Laarman, 34, was driving west on Croton Road near Pear Avenue when his vehicle left the road and hit a large tree stump.
Laarman was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say Laarman was wearing a seatbelt and the vehicle’s airbags did deploy.
Police say that alcohol and speed may have been factors in the crash, but they are still investigating.