WILLIAMSTON, Mich. — A tragic crash claimed the life of a 28-year-old man from Anchorage, Alaska, on Tuesday afternoon near Williamston. The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the victim as Brandon Teal, who died following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Perry Road and Haslett Road.
The incident occurred as Teal was driving northbound on Perry Road and attempted to make a left turn onto Haslett Road heading west. During the turn, his vehicle collided with a second car traveling in the area. The impact of the crash was severe, and deputies responded to the scene shortly after the call came in. Teal was found with critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the second vehicle, a 27-year-old man from Breckenridge, Michigan, and his 41-year-old passenger from Owosso, were both unharmed and declined medical treatment. Authorities have stated that both individuals were fortunate to walk away from the crash without injury. The crash site was secured for several hours as investigators worked to piece together what led to the deadly collision.
According to the sheriff’s office, drugs and alcohol are not suspected to be factors in the incident. At this time, no citations have been issued, and officials do not believe there was any criminal activity involved. The investigation remains ongoing as deputies analyze evidence from the scene and reconstruct the crash to determine its exact cause.
In the meantime, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information that could help the case to contact Deputy Stalzer at (517) 676-8444, extension 1939. Public input can be vital in helping authorities understand what happened in the moments leading up to the accident.
The sudden loss of Brandon Teal has deeply impacted those who knew him. Though further details about his life and funeral arrangements have not yet been made public, the news has sent waves of sorrow through both the Michigan and Alaska communities. As the investigation continues, officials are expected to release more information in the coming days. This heartbreaking event is a reminder of how quickly lives can be changed or lost on the road, even during a routine drive.