On Monday night, Sep. 28, 2026, deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office responded to a motorcycle crash on Northbound US-131 near mile marker 136.

A 34-year-old man from Traverse City was traveling northbound on US-131, when he struck a deer crossing the freeway a little before 11:35 p.m. The motorcycle was also occupied by a 45-year-old female passenger from Traverse City. 

Both occupants sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Corewell Health Hospital located in Big Rapids.

Mecosta County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Meceola Central Dispatch, Ferris State University Police, Big Rapids City Fire/Rescue, Mecosta EMS, and Jerry's Towing. 

_{Release information courtesy of Mecosta County Sheriff's Office.}