A 68-year-old man is dead after crashing his vehicle into a tree Thursday, August 22 in Bay City.

Police say the driver was going south on S. Madison near 17th around 4:00 p.m. when his car left the road and struck the tree. A nearby resident helped the man from the car after smoke could be seen coming from the engine compartment. The man was taken to McLaren Bay Region where he died from his injuries.

Police are asking anyone with information to call (989) 892-8571.