Lapeer Co. sheriff in critically injured in car accident

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The Lapeer County Sheriff is in critical condition after being involved in an accident Thursday morning.

Sheriff Ron Kalanquin was involved in the crash around 7 a.m. on Davison Road near Oak Road. The driver of a minivan crossed the center line and hit Sheriff Kalanquin's vehicle head-on.

Kalanquin was rushed Hurley Medical Center in Flint. The driver of the minivan was pronounced dead at the scene.

We're told Kalanquin was headed into the township for a meeting.

He was elected Sheriff in 1980.

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 2 for updates.