A 19 year old from Avoca has died following a head on crash with a semi Thursday morning near Lakeport. According to the Michigan State Police, the crash occurred around 7am along M-25 near Manning Road. Braeden Melms was attempting to pass a northbound semi-tractor trailer when he then struck a southbound semi-tractor trailer head on. Melms died from the crash, no other injuries were reported. State Police Troopers from the Lapeer post say speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash and it does remain under investigation.
