Dana Brooke Quigley, 41, Moffatt Township, Hit-and-Run E-Bike Crash, Death Obituary: In Loving Memory
OFFATT TOWNSHIP, Michigan — The Gladwin County community is grieving the loss of 41-year-old Dana Brooke Quigley, who died early Sunday morning, May 17, in a suspected hit-and-run crash involving an e-bike on M-76 near the O&M trailer park. The incident, which occurred around 12:32 a.m., has left family members, friends, and residents searching for answers as investigators continue to piece together what happened in the moments before the collision.
According to initial reports from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the area after receiving emergency calls about a crash involving a motor vehicle and an e-bike. When responders arrived, they found Quigley suffering from severe injuries. Despite rapid medical intervention at the scene, she was pronounced dead shortly afterward.
Authorities quickly classified the incident as a hit-and-run after the vehicle involved initially fled the scene. Law enforcement agencies, including the Michigan State Police and assisting regional partners, launched an immediate investigation, deploying crash reconstruction specialists to document evidence and analyze roadway conditions.
Investigators are reviewing physical evidence from the scene, including vehicle debris patterns, impact points, and the positioning of the e-bike, to determine how the collision occurred. Factors such as speed, visibility, lighting conditions, and road design are all being considered as part of the ongoing analysis. Officials have confirmed that both the suspect vehicle and driver were later located, and charges are expected pending review by prosecutors.
Friends and family remember Dana Quigley as a caring and community-minded individual whose presence left a lasting impression on those who knew her. Her sudden death has sparked an outpouring of grief across Gladwin County, where residents have expressed shock at the violent and unexpected nature of the incident.
Local authorities have emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing, with additional details expected as forensic analysis and interviews continue. Law enforcement officials are urging patience as they work to establish a clear timeline of events and determine accountability.
The tragedy has also renewed attention on roadway safety, particularly for vulnerable users such as cyclists and e-bike riders who share roads with motor vehicles. Advocates stress the importance of driver awareness, especially during nighttime hours when visibility is reduced and reaction time is limited.
As the community mourns, memorial messages and tributes continue to circulate, reflecting the impact Quigley had on those around her. While investigators work toward legal resolution, her family and friends are left to cope with a loss that has deeply affected the region.
Dana Brooke Quigley’s passing stands as a painful reminder of how quickly ordinary moments on the road can turn tragic, and how fragile life can be when safety is compromised.