Mason, Michigan – A 19-year-old Mason man died after a single-vehicle crash Friday evening on Burnek Road.
According to the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Mason Police Department officers responded at approximately 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, to Burnek Road near South Eifert Road for a report of a vehicle that had left the roadway.
Authorities said the vehicle, driven by a 19-year-old Mason man, traveled off the road east of South Eifert Road and struck a tree. The driver died at the scene from his injuries.
Investigators stated alcohol and drugs are not believed to have been factors in the crash. The incident remains under investigation.
The crash prompted a response from local law enforcement and emergency personnel Friday evening as authorities worked to assess the scene and determine what led to the vehicle leaving the roadway.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Sgt. Adam Jackson at 517-676-8212.
The incident serves as a reminder for young drivers and students in the area about the importance of roadway awareness, particularly on rural roads with limited lighting.
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