A tragic series of events unfolded in Michigan between Christmas and New Year’s Day, resulting in the deaths of a couple, Scott Levitan, 66, and Mary Lou Levitan, also 66, who were residents of Livonia, a suburb of Detroit. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incidents began when Scott Levitan fell into a frozen lake while ice-fishing with his 15-year-old grandson on Dec. 26.
The teenager attempted to rescue his grandfather but also fell into the lake. Fortunately, he was rescued and treated for his injuries.
The next day, Mary Lou Levitan tragically lost her life in a car accident while on her way to pick up her husband’s vehicle. Scott Levitan was on life support at that time.
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Scott Levitan, 66, and Mary Lou Levitan, also 66, were both residents of Livonia, Mich. (GoFundMe)
“The two had gone onto the ice and were drilling a hole to go ice fishing when the ice gave way, and the grandfather fell into the ice water,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. “The boy called 911 and then attempted to help his grandfather out of the water but the ice broke and he fell into the water too.”
Local residents came to the rescue and were able to help the Levitans in the midst of the dangerous situation.
Tragically, Mary Lou Levitan lost her life in a car accident the following day while her husband remained on life support.
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The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating both incidents. (Google Maps)
Authorities revealed that Mary Lou Levitan’s life was tragically cut short in a car accident caused by a 19-year-old driver who crossed into the northbound lane of an Oakland Township road. She was pronounced dead at the scene, while her husband passed away later.
Sheriff Michael Bouchard extended his heartfelt condolences to the grieving family, acknowledging the unimaginable tragedy they had experienced within a short span of time.
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Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, pictured here in 2022, expressed his condolences to the family. (Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images)
“It’s hard to wrap your hands around it. Our prayers are with the family.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
