Authorities investigate two deaths

Tuscola County accident

Tuscola County accident

In area police news a fatal traffic accident was reported in Tuscola County Sunday afternoon. Deputies say a driver apparently lost control due to road conditions and ran off the roadway. The vehicle then rolled over into a water filled ditch. The vehicle occupants were trapped inside the vehicle. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and were able to get both occupants out, however a passenger, a 56 year old female was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver, a 52 year old male was listed in critical condition at a local hospital. The occupants were from the Clio/Mt. Morris area. Meanwhile in northern Macomb County a fatal fire was also reported Sunday night. The house fire was reported in Armada Township and claimed the life of one person. Firefighters continue their investigation into the cause of the blaze which severely damaged a two story wood framed home.