2 dead after car crash in Kent County, Michigan

Two people died following a car crash in Kent County, Michigan on Monday.

The crash took place just before 6 p.m. in Courtland Township.

A 21-year-old man of Wyoming was driving westbound and passed a semi that was hauling gravel on the right side. The car lost control and ran off the road before hitting a tree.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman passenger was admitted to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

Names of the involved were not released at this time.

Michigan State Police is investigating the crash.