Gratiot County commissioners raise 911 dispatch interoperability concerns after deadly crash

Jan 21, 2026

Following a Dec. crash that killed a 15‑year‑old, commissioners said tone alerts reached partner agencies but voice dispatch did not; they asked county staff to work with dispatch to fix VHF/console interoperability to avoid future delays.

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A fatal head‑on crash on M‑57 near Osborne and Ferris Road prompted Gratiot County commissioners to press for fixes to the county's 911 dispatch interoperability.

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