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A passenger was killed and a driver injured Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Center Road in Peninsula Township, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office.
Central Dispatch received a call reporting the crash on Oct. 3 at 7:49 a.m. The vehicle was traveling south on Center Road, south of McKinley Road, when it left the roadway and struck a tree, Lt. Roy Raska said in a news release.
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The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was taken to Munson Medical Center with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The Sheriff’s Office has not released the names of the driver or passenger.
Investigators believe speed and alcohol contributed to the crash, the release said. The incident remains under investigation.
Center Road was closed for approximately six hours while crews worked at the scene. Grand Traverse 911 reported the road was back open at 2:45 p.m.
The Michigan State Police and its Crash Reconstruction Team assisted the Sheriff’s Office, along with the Peninsula Township Fire Department.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Detective Wolbers at (231) 995-5137 or [email protected].
UPDATE 10/5/26: The passenger who was killed in the crash has been identified as 17-year-old Traverse City Central High School senior Jason Soloman. The driver of the vehicle has been identified as 18-year-old Jackson Lakies. He is also a student at TC Central. Grand Traverse County Prosecuting Attorney Noelle Moeggenberg says it could take several days to receive a report from investigators. That report will be reviewed for charges once it’s received.
There is a GoFundMe page to help support the Soloman family here. From the TC Central Football Facebook page:
“We are heartbroken to share the passing of senior team member Jason Soloman. Jason meant so much to our program, and his impact on our football family will never be forgotten. This Friday, we play in honor of #54. Matchup Details: Friday, October 9 at 7pm, @ Bay City Western. Full details regarding memorial services will be shared as they become available. Please join us in keeping Jason’s family in your thoughts and prayers.”
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