Charlevoix golf team accident 2025. On April 27, police say an Benzie County Deputies' pursuit ends in fatal crash on M115, killing suspect and injuring Charlevoix golf team members. CHARLEVOIX — The Charlevoix community is creating ways to show their support for the high school golf team, as they recover from a crash in Benzie County. The Detroit Free Press has some of the best storytellers in local news. All they knew were some basic facts: The Charlevoix boys golf team was involved in a head-on A multi-sport standout with the Charlevoix baseball and boys golf teams, Emmett Bergmann was one of the seven Rayder golfers, along with their It changed after he spent nine days in the Traverse City Munson Hospital ICU following the Charlevoix golf team’s crash in late April, went through UPDATE: This news article was updated at 10:55 a. — A Leelanau Rohid - 'The community is heartbroken': Charlevoix rallies around golf coach, team after crash The Charlevoix, Michigan, community is reeling after a devastating crash on April 27, 2025, left six The Charlevoix boys' golf team continued to impress late last week, pulling in a LMC title with a sub 330 round: A tragic crash involving the Charlevoix High School golf team has left numerous injured. NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- Charlevoix Public Schools Superintendent, Mike Ritter, is thanking the community for the support shown to the Charlevoix High School golf CHARLEVOIX — Support for the injured members of the Charlevoix High School golf team is stretching well beyond their small Northern Michigan town. The Charlevoix Emmet Charlevoix Community United in Grief After Golf Team’s Tragic Accident This past Sunday night, the peaceful town of Charlevoix, Michigan, was rocked by an unsettling event that will leave its mark on A serious accident involving the Charlevoix golf team has left multiple players hospitalized after a head-on collision with a stolen vehicle. The event, organized by radio station 106 KHQ, featured local After a driver intentionally swerved into a van carrying the Charlevoix Rayders' golf team, the city came together in support of the boys' recovery. SATURDAY'S ACTION: 2025 Michigan high school cross country state finals sees records broken MUST-READ: Devastating crash that injured Charlevoix golfers was no accident, police say Gaffney is in recovery after a driver fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into the bus carrying the Charlevoix CHARLEVOIX — A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. UPDATE: This news article was updated at 10:55 a. Northern Michigan schools and communities A head-on crash in Michigan's Benzie County killed the driver who was fleeing police and injured members of a high school golf team who were traveling in the other vehicle. 9 posts in the discussion. Multiple members of the Charlevoix High School boys varsity golf team and their coach remain in the hospital following a deadly car accident in northern He was in a car crash along with the entire Charlevoix boys golf team and coach Doug Drenth. A benefit concert was held in Charlevoix to support the high school golf team and coach injured in an April 27 car accident. And the rest of the Charlevoix golf team was in various stages of recovery − both physical and mental after a deadly crash on April 27 in Benzie County. Too many reminders went to the fatal We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. A Charlevoix High School golf team van was hit by a fleeing suspect's vehicle, resulting in injuries to the coach and seven student-athletes. The driver of the golf team van was flown to Munson A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. Charlevoix, Michigan · 2025-09-18 The Detroit Free Press Charlevoix rallies to support high school golf team involved in car crash 8 1 Share A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. The Charlevoix golf team placed fifth overall in the Division 4 over the weekend, with Hudson Vollmer nailing a hole-in-one at the finals, while Boyne City was 12th overall in Division 3: Charlevoix senior Joe Gaffney returned to the basketball court seven months after a serious car crash. A couple's son was in the van, but they didn’t know his condition. The Charlevoix community unites in support of the local high school golf team following a tragic vehicle accident that left team members injured. Jeff Seidel is one of them. — A Leelanau A Charlevoix high school golf team was involved in a head-on crash in Benzie County. Northern CHARLEVOIX – Karrie and Aaron Gaffney rushed to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Footage supplied by the Benzie County Sheriff's Office shows a driver intentionally swerving toward an oncoming van of high school golfers. A tragic collision on M-115 in Joyfield Township, Northern Michigan, has resulted in the death of a 32-year-old man from Cedar, Michigan, and left multiple high school athletes injured. Some students from the Charlevoix High School golf team are now out of the hospital, while others are still recovering at Munson Medical Center in Multiple members of the Charlevoix High School boys varsity golf team and their coach remain in the hospital following a deadly car accident in northern All seven occupants of the Charlevoix golf team van were transported to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City with numerous injuries. In the days since the April 27 By Tom Lang It felt like a collective gasp went up across the state as word spread that the Charlevoix boys golf team was involved in a late April vehicle crash in northern Michigan. In an April 28 post following the accident, Charlevoix Public Schools urged residents to keep their thoughts with those injured. According BENZIE COUNTY, Mich. Free Press columnist Jeff Seidel and CHARLEVOIX — A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. A stolen SUV crashed into a van with high school golfers in Michigan, killing the SUV driver and injuring the athletes. Here are 10 teams across all four divisions to watch in the regional tournaments. m. Police reports indicate the crash was intentionally caused by a man fleeing from deputies. — A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County, Michigan. Drenth, who suffered extensive injuries including 14 broken ribs and a It was Thursday, July 17 — the first time the Charlevoix golf team was reunited after a deadly crash on April 27 in Benzie County. As confirmed by CBS Detroit, all members of the school's golf team were on their way to a hotel before the unforeseen collision disrupted their travel. An emotional day in a Grand Traverse County cour Charlevoix Public Schools Superintendent Mike Ritter and Charlevoix High School Principal Dan Terryberry sent a letter to families in the evening on Sunday, April 27, confirming that It’s a miracle that nobody from the Charlevoix High School golf team died on April 27 after a crash on M- 115 that authorities called intentional by a man fleeing the police. In one of the most emotional moments of the high school golf season, the Charlevoix boys golf team made their long-awaited return to competition at Belvedere Golf Club — just weeks after a 1,016 likes, 13 comments - thedetroitline on April 29, 2025: "We are sending thoughts and prayers to Coach Doug Drenth and the Charlevoix boys golf team, as they recover from injuries they sustained The Charlevoix golf team crash wasn’t just a traffic accident; it became a defining moment of grief, resilience, and a massive wake-up call regarding student transportation safety in rural . After a driver intentionally swerved into a van carrying the Charlevoix Rayders' golf team, the city came together in support of the boys' recovery. In the aftermath of a serious crash that injured members of the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team and their coach, the community is rallying. , when the man, reportedly driving a stolen SUV, crashed head-on Charlevoix golf coach Doug Drenth is recovering after surviving a head-on crash that authorities called intentional. Charlevoix senior Joe Gaffney returned to the basketball court seven months after a serious car crash. His 4-part series on the Charlevoix golf team as they recover from a deadly car crash last April Charlevoix rallies to support golf team involved in car crash After a driver intentionally swerved into a van carrying the Charlevoix Rayders' golf team, the city came together in support of Charlevoix Golf Team Crash: 6 students, coach from Charlevoix golf team injured in Benzie County crash Months of intense rehab followed, all with the focus and goal of Tuesday night. PART 4: A bunch of miracles followed Charlevoix golf team’s horrific car crash Division 4 Girls Whitmore Lake Hillsdale Academy Buckley third championship in a row Division 4 Boys Holland Michigan high school boys golf season enters its final weeks. — A dinner fundraiser was held Thursday night to support the Charlevoix golf team and their families after a head-on crash left the coach and golfers injured. Charlevoix High School hosted its ceremony on Sunday, June 1. Charlevoix rallies to support golf team involved in car crash After a driver intentionally swerved into a van carrying the Charlevoix Rayders' golf team, the city came together in support of A GoFundMe campaign has so far raised more than $ 213, 000. The team was on its way to spend the night at Crystal Mountain, returning from the first day In the aftermath of a serious crash that injured members of the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team and their coach, the community is rallying. The crash happened yesterday he was in stolen car from girl he beat and hit golf team from Charlevoix going home from a tournament at Arcadia bluffs. But they didn’t know his condition. This puke of a human being needs The Charlevoix boys golf team was involved in a head-on crash in Benzie County. A GoFundMe has been started for injured members of the Charlevoix HS golf team following their Sunday vehicle crash. The accident Charlevoix High School golf coach Doug Drenth, right, talks with members of his team at his home in Charlevoix on Thursday, July 17, 2025, during BENZIE COUNTY, Mich. on April 28, 2025 to include additional information from police on the crash and the people who were injured. Charlevoix rallies to support golf team involved in car crash After a driver intentionally swerved into a van carrying the Charlevoix Rayders' golf team, the city came together in support of A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. The team Members of the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team were hospitalized Sunday night after their van was hit head-on by the SUV of a suspect fleeing police. (WPBN/WGTU)— The Charlevoix County community is banding together to support a high school golf team involved in a crash in Benzie Coun Joe didn't know if he would get to play basketball at all this season after being involved in the accident with the Rayder golf team last spring which left him with a shattered pelvis and a Benzie County deputies said all occupants of the Charlevoix golf team van were transported to Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, with numerous injuries. An emotional day in a Grand Traverse County courtroom as victims of a crash describe The van was carrying seven members of the Charlevoix High School boys’ varsity golf team, the school district confirmed. CHARLEVOIX — In the aftermath of a serious crash that injured members of the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team and their coach, the Charlevoix community is rallying Benzie County Deputies' pursuit ends in fatal crash on M115, killing suspect and injuring Charlevoix golf team members. The A bunch of miracles followed Charlevoix golf team’s horrific car crash Division 4 Girls Division 4 Boys 2025 Michigan high school cross country state finals sees records broken “That’s so awesome to think about!” SATURDAY'S ACTION: 2025 Michigan high school cross country state finals sees records broken MUST-READ: Devastating crash that injured CHARLEVOIX — Before they even set foot on the Belvedere Golf Club course in Charlevoix Wednesday afternoon, the Charlevoix boys golf team were MUST-READ: Devastating crash that injured Charlevoix golfers was no accident, police say Drenth was the Charlevoix golf coach driving a school van when it was involved in a deadly crash on April 27. Community unites in support after this horrific incident. Some students from the Charlevoix High School golf team are now out of the hospital, while others are still recovering at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Following a head-on collision on April 27, local residents banded together to Charlevoix High School student Joe Gaffney, 17, does a stretching lunge with the help of physical therapist Annalia Polemitis at Foster Family Community Health Center in Traverse City on CHARLEVOIX, Mich. The team was traveling to their A police pursuit in Northern Michigan left one person dead after a motorist hit a van carrying several members of the Charlevoix High School Golf team. In the aftermath of a serious crash that injured members of the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team and their coach, the Charlevoix community is rallying around the victims and their In the aftermath of a serious crash that injured members of the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team and their coach, the Charlevoix The Charlevoix boys golf team was involved in a head-on crash in Benzie County. The Charlevoix boys golf team was involved in a head-on crash in Benzie County, and their son was in the van. It felt like a collective gasp went up across the state as word spread that the Charlevoix boys golf team was involved in a late April vehicle crash in northern Michigan. The Charlevoix boys golf team was involved in a head-on crash in Benzie County. — A dinner fundraiser was held Thursday night to support the Charlevoix golf team and their families after a head-on crash left the Community rallies for Charlevoix golf team after a tragic accident leaves one dead and several injured, showcasing unity and strength. Members of the Charlevoix golf team gather at coach Drenth's home for the first time since the collision. Kochanny: News of Charlevoix boys golf team's crash one of my biggest fears Drew Kochanny The Petoskey News-Review April 29, 2025 Updated April 30, 2025, 8:48 p. BENZIE COUNTY — Deputies say a crash in Benzie County that injured members of the Charlevoix varsity golf team was caused by a man on the run from Antrim County. In the aftermath of a serious crash that injured members of the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team and their coach, the Charlevoix community is rallying around the victims and their families. According Former Child Star Ricky Schroder ('The Champ'/'Silver Spoons') is Officially a Senior Citizen at 55 Former child star Ricky Schroder, best known for his big-screen debut in the critically acclaimed box Accidents in Charlevoix County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year In Charlevoix County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic Sunday’s crash occurred 12 years and two days after the Grayling golf team was involved in a crash near Kalkaska on the way back from a tournament at the Grand Traverse Resort in which CHARLEVOIX, Mich. According CHARLEVOIX — A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. — A Leelanau Benzie County Deputies' pursuit ends in fatal crash on M115, killing suspect and injuring Charlevoix golf team members. (WPBN/WGTU) — A man driving a stolen SUV is dead after state police said he crashed into van with seven members of What the Charlevoix community is doing to support members of the school golf team involved in a deadly crash. The incident occurred on Sunday around 8:50 p. Police say the NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- Charlevoix Public Schools Superintendent, Mike Ritter, is thanking the community for the support shown to the Charlevoix High School golf team, after a tragic Head coach Doug Drenth was driving six members of the Charlevoix (Michigan) High School varsity boys golf team back to their hotel at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan, after What the Charlevoix community is doing to support members of the school golf team involved in a deadly crash. Free Press CHARLEVOIX — There was a point during the 2025 golf season where Bryce Boss and the rest of his Charlevoix teammates really didn’t know Other schools across Northern Michigan — including Ellsworth High School — have launched their own fundraising efforts and spirit days in honor of NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- A tragic crash involving the charlevoix high school golf team has sparked an overwhelming wave of support from across northern UPDATE: This news article was updated at 10:55 a. ET ANTRIM COUNTY — High school seniors in Ellsworth have put a fundraiser together set for May 6, benefiting members of the Charlevoix golf team, who were involved in a head-on accident Sunday’s crash occurred 12 years and two days after the Grayling golf team was involved in a crash near Kalkaska on the way back from a tournament CHARLEVOIX, MI – A Northern Michigan community has rallied around high school golf team members who were injured in a head-on crash with CHARLEVOIX — The Charlevoix community is creating ways to show their support for the high school golf team, as they recover from a crash in Benzie County. The van, carrying Charlevoix Public Schools’ varsity golf team, was being driven by their coach, who suffered life-threatening injuries and was flown to Munson Medical Center in Traverse Charlevoix golf team involved in fatal crash, stolen vehicle incident Teens injured after fatal crash with Cedar man By Arielle Breen, Assistant Editor, CHARLEVOIX — A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. The team was involved in a head on crash involving a fleeing driver about 8:50 pm on 4/27/25 that sent all eight (coach and 7 players) to the hospital, some in critical A Charlevoix High School golf team van was hit by a fleeing suspect's vehicle, resulting in injuries to the coach and seven student-athletes. The funds will help with medical costs related to injuries sustained in the Charlevoix boys golf team members remain Doug Drenth of Charlevoix has been recognized as the 2025 Division 3 Coach of the Year, following a season of athletic achievement and a life-saving We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. He suff ered several injuries ranging from devastatin­g to life-threatenin­g, CHARLEVOIX — A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. Event in Charlevoix, MI by Castle Farms on Tuesday, May 13 2025 with 259 people interested and 68 people going. Numerous local businesses are CHARLEVOIX, Mich. "As many of you are aware, there was a serious vehicle accident on The Benzie County Sheriff's Office said multiple members and the coach of the Charlevoix Boys Varsity Golf Team were inside a van that was hit by a man driving a stolen vehicle. JOYFIELD TWP. Gaffney had a 10-hour surgery to repair a fractured pelvis, which required over 70 Head coach Doug Drenth was driving six members of the Charlevoix (Michigan) High School varsity boys golf team back to their hotel at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan, after NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- Charlevoix Public Schools Superintendent, Mike Ritter, is thanking the community for the support shown to the Charlevoix High School golf team, after a tragic The Benzie County Sheriff's Office said multiple members and the coach of the Charlevoix Boys Varsity Golf Team were inside a van that was hit by a man The Charlevoix County community is banding together to support a high school golf team involved in a crash in Benzie County. A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. Gaffney had a 10-hour surgery to repair a fractured pelvis, which required over 70 CHARLEVOIX — A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. The driver was airlifted to a A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. At the same time, back home Rayder Strong Day is taking place on Friday, May 2, 2025 to show support for the injured members of the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team. Too many News Summary In Charlevoix, a tragic crash involving a high school golf team has led to an outpouring of community support. According Students, teachers, businesses and residents around Northern Michigan wore Charlevoix's maroon and white on Friday to show their support for The Charlevoix County community is banding together to support a high school golf team involved in a crash in Benzie County. Free Press columnist Jeff Seidel and photojournalist Ryan After a driver intentionally swerved into a van carrying the Charlevoix Rayders' golf team, the city came together in support of the boys' recovery. #police #crash Benzie County deputies said all occupants of the Charlevoix golf team van were transported to Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, with numerous injuries. A 32-year-old Leelanau County man was pursued by Benzie County Deputies after allegedly assaulting a woman and stealing her vehicle, which led to It’s a miracle that nobody from the golf team died on April 27 after a crash on M-115 that authorities called intentional by a man fleeing the police. According A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. Something beautiful and amazing happened all over town. CHARLEVOIX — In the aftermath of a serious crash that injured members of the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team and their coach, the Charlevoix community is rallying CHARLEVOIX, Mich. Get the latest breaking news, sports, entertainment and obituaries in Petoskey, MI from Petoskey News-Review. According Seven Charlevoix High School golfers and their coach were hospitalized after a car accident on April 27. — Schools within the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District are uniting under the rallying cry "Rayder Strong" to Charlevoix Public Schools's post Charlevoix Public Schools 1h󰞋󱟠 As many of you are aware, there was a serious vehicle accident on Sunday, April 27, 2025, involving members of our varsity golf team and MORE: 6 students, coach from Charlevoix golf team injured in Benzie County crash I know quite a few of the Rayder players on the team and have written about them frequently in other Multiple members of the Charlevoix High School boys varsity golf team and their coach remain in the hospital following a deadly car accident in northern Michigan on their way home from a Head coach Doug Drenth was driving six members of the Charlevoix (Michigan) High School varsity boys golf team back to their hotel at Crystal CHARLEVOIX — In the aftermath of a serious crash that injured members of the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team and their coach, the Charlevoix community is rallying The Board Members of Charlevoix County Junior Golf would like to request your financial support to the coach and players of the Charlevoix Golf Team. 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