Head-on crash hospitalizes both drivers

A Wednesday afternoon crash sent both drivers to Munson Medical Center.  The incident happened at 4:50 pm on W Burdickville Road just west of S Coleman Road in Kasson Township.  The roads were snowy with blowing snow present although it does not appear to have been a contributing factor in the crash.

19 year-old Dominic R. Crimi of Traverse City was westbound on Burdickville Road when his vehicle gradually crossed the center line and struck an eastbound vehicle driven by Jacqueline A. Gibler, 61, of Maple City.  There was airbag deployment in both vehicles and safety belts were worn by the drivers.

Both drivers were transported with serious injuries by Cedar Fire and Rescue, who were assisted by Glen Arbor Fire and Northflight.  The accident remains under investigation by Leelanau County accident investigators.  Alcohol and excessive speed do not appear to have been a causal factor.