Executive Summary
- Victim Identified: Christopher Michael Coscarelly, 60, was killed in the February 19 collision.
- Incident Details: The crash occurred on North Union City Road involving a scooter and a passenger vehicle.
- Environmental Factors: Investigators cited heavy rain as a likely contributing factor in the accident.
- Investigation: The Michigan State Police Reconstruction Unit is assisting the Branch County Sheriff’s Office.
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Branch County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a 60-year-old man killed in a collision between an electric scooter and a passenger vehicle in Coldwater Township.
authorities identified the deceased as Christopher Michael Coscarelly of Coldwater. The incident occurred on February 19 at approximately 12:45 p.m. on North Union City Road near Narrows Road. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Coscarelly’s scooter was struck by a vehicle operated by 89-year-old Betty Jean Ward, also a resident of Coldwater.
Preliminary reports from investigators suggest that weather conditions likely played a significant role in the crash, as heavy rain was reported in the area at the time of the incident. The Branch County Sheriff’s Office has enlisted the Michigan State Police Reconstruction Unit to provide technical assistance in determining the exact cause of the collision.
Investigative Outlook
The involvement of the Michigan State Police Reconstruction Unit indicates a comprehensive examination of the physical evidence is underway, specifically looking at how the adverse weather impacted visibility and vehicle control. As the investigation remains active, authorities are focusing on reconstructing the sequence of events leading to the collision. Officials are urging anyone with information regarding the accident to contact the Sheriff’s Office.
