SHERMAN TWP. — A 55-year-old Sturgis woman was killed, while another woman was hospitalized, following a two-vehicle crash in Sherman Township last week.
According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:39 p.m. at the area of Featherstone Road near Taylor Road. Deputies claim the driver of a Mercury Mariner was traveling westbound on Featherstone Road when they struck a deer and lost control due to icy road conditions. That vehicle then crashed into a Chrysler Town and Country that was traveling east on Featherstone.
A 55-year-old Sturgis woman was found dead upon arrival by deputies, while a 79-year-old Sturgis woman was in critical condition and was transported to an area hospital. Speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash.
Deputies were assisted on scene by helpful bystanders, Michigan State Police, LifeCare Ambulance, MedFlight, and Tri-Township Fire Department.
Friday, January 23, 2026
