Fatal Accident Leaves Area Fire Chief In Critical Condition

Authorities have identified the drivers of two motorcycles involved in a fatal accident with a minivan in Three Rivers on Saturday. 66-year-old Patricia Frye was killed after being rear-ended by the driver of the minivan, who allegedly drove through a red light at the intersection of Broadway and US-131. Her husband, 55-year-old Mike Frye, the fire chief of Fabius Township Fire Department, was airlifted to a Kalamazoo hospital and is listed in critical condition. The husband and wife were reportedly at a complete stop on their motorcycles at a red light when they were hit from behind by the minivan. The 70 year old driver of the minivan sustained minor injuries.