CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP — Chocolay Township Police are asking for the public’s help in finding witnesses to a fatal traffic crash that occurred Monday on M-28 in Marquette County.

The two-vehicle crash happened about 12:25 p.m. Monday on M-28 near Nagelkirk’s, according to Chocolay Township Chief Anthony Carrick. Officers, fire and EMS took lifesaving measures for the driver of one of the vehicles, but the driver was declared dead on site. The driver of the second vehicle had minor injuries. The roadway was shut down while an accident investigation was conducted.

Chocolay police are seeking any eyewitnesses to the accident to aid in the investigation.

Chocolay Township police were assisted by Chocolay Township fire, Marquette County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police and UPHS-Marquette. Chocolay Township would also like to extend a special thank you to the numerous citizens that stopped and gave aid.