Police release name of Belleville man killed in fatal crash near Chelsea
Editor's note: The spelling of Jordan Marken's last name has been corrected in this article.
The man killed in a single-car crash on Old U.S. 12 near Chelsea Monday morning was a 22-year-old from Belleville, Michigan State Police said Monday afternoon.
Jordan Marken died early Monday after his car ran off Old U.S. 12 and hit a tree about 4:15 a.m., said state police Sgt. Chris Pascoe.
Marken, who grew up in the Dexter area, was traveling west on Old U.S. 12 approaching Freer Road when he lost control of the car and it went off the south side of the road into a ditch and hit the tree, Pascoe said. Marken was thrown from the car, Pascoe said. Police don’t believe he was wearing a seatbelt.
Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash, Pascoe said. Police are still investigating. Old U.S. 12 was closed for several hours Monday morning for the investigation.
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Comments
vg550
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 : 4:33 a.m.
Jordan was a close friend of my granddaughter. He was always VERY nice, polite, and just a wonderfulful young man. The 4 of us played cards, went golfing, and just visited. How many young men take that kind of time with someone elses's grandparents. We thought very highly of Jordan. He will be sadly missed. My prayers and deepest sympathy's go out to his family and friends. And if someone wrote mean things about such a tragic accident .... then shame, shame, shame on them! My heart breaks for the family. I know how what a difficult this is for his family and friends. You are in my prayers.
vg550
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 : 4:32 a.m.
Jordan was a close friend of my granddaughter. He was always VERY nice, polite, and just a wonderfulful young man. The 4 of us played cards, went golfing, and just visited. How many young men take that kind of time with someone elses's grandparents. We thought very highly of Jordan. He will be sadly missed. My prayers and deepest sympathy's go out to his family and friends. And if someone wrote mean things about such a tragic accident .... then shame, shame, shame on them! My heart breaks for the family. I know how what a difficult this is for his family and friends. You are in my prayers.
mlroman815
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 3:49 p.m.
My love, thoughts, and prayers, to Jordan's Family and Friends........... I'm always here for you... Love, Michele
keat93
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 3:30 p.m.
I love and miss you big bro. you left to soon and ill always regret that but ill also always remember all the great times we had and laughs we shared tears we cried and time we had i love you forever and ever i know youll still be with me i love you. lil bro
AmberlyWhite
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 2:49 p.m.
Jordan was an amazing young man with a whole life in front of him. Always had such a big smile on his face. Never could have asked for a better little cousin. Love you Jordan Michael, your forever in our hearts. We miss you.
WJ
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 2:25 p.m.
Rest in peace, Jordan. My sympathies to his family and friends.
beccat
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 3:16 a.m.
It's terrible that people went on here and wrote hateful and demeaning things about Jordan. I had to witness a family member of his read those upsetting comments. I hope who ever wrote them feels good about themselves because they are terrible people. Death is something you don't joke about.
vg550
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 12:31 p.m.
I'm glad I didn't read any of the hurtful comments .... Jordan was a friend of my granddaughter. He was always VERY nice, polite, and just a wonderfulful young man. The 4 of us played cards, went golfing, and just visited. How many young men take that kind of time with someone elses's grandparents. We thought very highly of Jordan. He will be sadly missed. My prayers and deepest sympathy's go out to his family and friends. And if someone wrote mean things about such a tragic accident .... then shame, shame, shame on them!
vg550
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 12:30 p.m.
I'm glad I didn't read any of the hurtful comments .... Jordan was a friend of my granddaughter. He was always VERY nice, polite, and just a wonderfulful young man. The 4 of us played cards, went golfing, and just visited. How many young men take that kind of time with someone elses's grandparents. We thought very highly of Jordan. He will be sadly missed. My prayers and deepest sympathy's go out to his family and friends. And if someone wrote mean things about such a tragic accident .... then shame, shame, shame on them!
WalkingJoe
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 2:26 a.m.
People are voting down condolences for the victim? Really? Are they really that unfeeling?
Sam S Smith
Mon, Mar 18, 2013 : 11:18 p.m.
Special thoughts and prayers for Jordan, family and friends!
nvragain
Mon, Mar 18, 2013 : 10:07 p.m.
RIP Jordan. Your face was always a pleasure to see on the golf couse, never without a smile. I am sure heaven has some beautiful courses.