Lavar Ball and Dey Hatin Fareal Killed in Fatal U.S. 127 Crash Near I-96 in Delhi Township

 A tragic early morning crash along U.S. 127 in Delhi Township has left two Holt men dead and another man fighting for his life after a violent single-vehicle collision near Interstate 96. The devastating crash has shaken families and friends across the Lansing-area community as investigators work to determine what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.

Authorities identified the victims as 39-year-old Lavar Ball, also known as Marcus Ware, and 39-year-old Dey Hatin Fareal, identified by loved ones as Deandre. According to the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, both men suffered fatal injuries in the crash and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said the collision occurred around 3:10 a.m. Sunday on northbound U.S. 127 where the freeway crosses over Interstate 96 in Delhi Township. Preliminary findings indicate that a vehicle driven by a 28-year-old Lansing man was traveling northbound when it suddenly left the roadway under circumstances that remain under investigation.

The impact of the crash caused catastrophic damage to the vehicle, prompting a large emergency response involving multiple law enforcement and rescue agencies. Deputies, firefighters, and medical personnel rushed to the scene as crews worked to assist victims and secure the heavily damaged area along the freeway.

Officials confirmed that the 28-year-old driver survived the collision but suffered critical injuries. He was transported to a Lansing-area hospital, where he remains in critical condition as medical teams continue treatment. Authorities have not publicly released his identity at this time.

Investigators said speed and alcohol are both being examined as possible contributing factors in the deadly crash. Crash reconstruction specialists spent hours analyzing the scene, documenting evidence, and reviewing roadway conditions as part of the ongoing investigation into what caused the vehicle to leave the highway.

The severity of the collision forced temporary closures of both northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 127 while authorities processed the scene. The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Ingham Regional Crash Investigation Team along with several other agencies, including the Lansing Township Police Department, Michigan State University Police Department, East Lansing Police Department, and Michigan State Police.

As loved ones begin mourning the sudden deaths of Lavar Ball and Dey Hatin Fareal, many are reflecting on how quickly lives can change in a single moment. Family members and friends are now left grieving two men whose lives ended far too soon while the investigation continues. Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the crash to contact the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office as detectives continue working to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.