With deep sadness, family, friends, and the Temperance, Michigan community are mourning the loss of Clayton J. Devol, 48, following a fatal traffic collision on the evening of Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Bedford Township.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at the intersection of Secor Road and St. Anthony Road. The incident proved fatal for Devol and has left the community shaken by the suddenness of the tragedy.
Authorities say the circumstances of the collision remain under investigation. Reports indicate that alcohol may have been a contributing factor, though officials have not finalized their findings.
In the aftermath, attention has turned to those affected by the loss. Friends and community members describe the impact as immediate and difficult to process, noting the sudden absence of someone familiar in their lives and community.
Emergency responders, including the Bedford Township Fire Department, Monroe Community Ambulance, the Victim Services Unit, and the Chaplain Program, were dispatched to the scene to assist and provide support following the crash.
As investigators continue to review what led to the collision, the community is left reflecting on how quickly life can change in an instant, and the lasting impact such events have on families, friends, and neighbors connected to the situation.
