GLADSTONE, MI-- A husband and wife from Gladstone were killed in a two-vehicle accident Friday in the city.
Michigan State Police say it happened around 1:45 p.m. on US-2 & 41 in front of the Delona Restaurant. Investigation and witness statements indicate Jack and Virginia Johnson pulled out of the parking lot and into the path of a northbound vehicle driven by a 47-year-old Rapid River woman.
Jack Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. Virginia Johnson was airlifted to UPHS Marquette, where she was later pronounced dead. The other driver sought her own medical care.
Troopers say alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in the crash.
