Two killed in crash on M-139 near Scherr Road

BERRIEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Michigan State Police Niles Post is investigating a double fatal, single crash on M-139 in Berrien County. 

It happened near Scherr Road in Berrien Township around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Preliminary investigation reveals that the driver was traveling south when they lost control.

Both occupants, a 60-year-old Baroda man and 80-year-old Niles woman were pronounced dead at the scene.

Their names are being withheld until family is notified.

Both were wearing seatbelts at the time, and it's unknown if alcohol or drugs are factors in this crash.

An investigation into the crash is still ongoing.