The Dundee, Michigan, community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Harvey Wayne Richards, 14, who was killed in a tragic early morning crash involving a four-wheeler and an SUV in Summerfield Township. The devastating incident also left a 17-year-old Petersburg teen critically injured.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 5:03 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, to the area of Bacon Road south of Todd Road following reports of a serious collision.
Preliminary findings indicate that a black 2013 Chevrolet Traverse was backing out of a private driveway when it was struck on the front passenger side by a black 2007 Honda TRX250 four-wheeler traveling southbound on Bacon Road.
Authorities said Harvey Richards and the 17-year-old were riding the ATV at the time of the crash. Investigators reported that neither teen was wearing a helmet, and both were ejected from the vehicle, coming to rest on the roadway south of the point of impact.
Harvey Wayne Richards was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 17-year-old rider was transported to ProMedica Toledo Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Investigators also determined that the four-wheeler did not have a functioning headlight and was not authorized for use on public roadways, according to the sheriff’s office.
The occupants of the SUV—a 54-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, both from Petersburg—were wearing seat belts and were not injured in the collision. Authorities said the vehicle’s airbags did not deploy.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, including whether alcohol played any role.
Harvey’s sudden passing has left family, friends, classmates, and the Dundee community grieving the loss of a young life taken far too soon. As loved ones come together to remember him, many are holding the injured teen and both families in their thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.
Heartfelt condolences are extended to the family and friends of Harvey Wayne Richards, as well as to everyone affected by this tragic accident. May Harvey be remembered with love, and may those mourning his loss find strength and comfort in the days ahead.
