TEXAS TOWNSHIP, MI — October 18, 2026 A fatal single-vehicle crash in Kalamazoo County claimed the life of 15-year-old Jordyn Bigham and left three other teenagers injured early Sunday morning, according to reports from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities reported that five students from Mattawan High School were traveling west on West R Avenue near South 2nd Street at approximately 3:20 a.m. when their vehicle veered off the roadway and collided with a tree. The vehicle caught fire following the impact.
Bigham, who was riding as a passenger, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The 16-year-old driver also died in the collision.
Three additional passengers were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Bigham’s 16-year-old sister sustained critical injuries and underwent surgery on Monday. A 15-year-old and a 17-year-old passenger were also injured.
Investigators have not yet established what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
