EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) continues to investigate the fatal vehicle crash that took place on Wednesday, Dec. 24.
The deceased’s name is James Mangold, a 53-year-old man from Bath, Mich. He was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. ELPD extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
BackgroundAt approximately 7:28 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, ELPD responded to a report of a single motor vehicle accident on State Road about half a mile west of Chandler Road. Upon conducting an initial investigation it was determined that a large SUV vehicle was traveling eastbound on State Road when it left the roadway and struck several trees. The driver was found deceased at the scene.