Olivia Long Obituary Michigan – Death: Olivia Long, 20, a Lake Orion native and captain of the Michigan State University rowing team, has died. Olivia Long passed away on Friday, August 27, when her vehicle crashed to a pickup truck in Ionia County’s Portland Township as traffic slowed on I-96 due to another accident in Clinton County, causing her to caused serious injuries.
“partan Athletics mourns the passing of Olivia Long. Olivia loved being a part of the MSU rowing program, and cared deeply about her teammates. We send our prayers and love to all of her family and loved ones.”
Michigan State Athletics announced that women’s rowing captain Olivia Long died on Aug. 27. after injuries suffered during a crash in Portland Township.
— WILX News 10 (@wilxTV) August 30, 2021
MSU rowing team captain killed in car accident after visiting friends in Holland – Olivia Long was on her way back to MSU when police said she rear-ended a box truck on I-96. via @wzzm13
— John Gonzalez (@MichiganGonzo) August 30, 2021
Our love and prayers go out to Olivia Long’s family, and to her teammates.
— Eric Flessland (@flessland_eric) August 30, 2021
JUST IN: Deputies have identified the woman who died after rear-ending a box truck on I-96 in Ionia County as Michigan State University rowing team captain Olivia Long.
— FOX 17 (@FOX17) August 30, 2021
MSU rowing captain Olivia Long killed in Portland Township crash.
— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) August 30, 2021